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Why have 39 US states witnessed COVID-19 surge? Know about reasons, new variants, common symptoms and more
There is a summertime spike in COVID-19 cases in 39 states in the United States. Reduced immunity, low vaccination rates, new COVID-19 variations, and an increase in indoor meetings are the main causes of this surge.
Is Jennifer Lopez- Ben Affleck's marriage over? The Inside Story
Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck, known as Bennifer, have faced marital issues and lived separately since March. Despite therapy and ongoing divorce rumors, they continue their activities.
How were mysterious boreholes on California seabed formed? Methane leak occurred 2,80,000 years ago or sinister mysteries?
What could be the source of thousands of boreholes or pockmarks found on the seabed off Slur in California? Did methane bubbles create these holes like pockmarks found elsewhere? The Monterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute (MBARI) has carried out studies but still needs help finding clear answers to mysteries.
Real-life Tony Stark, Larry Connor plans his next adventure to Titanic wreck a year after OceanGate
Ohio billionaire Larry Connor is preparing for a daring return expedition to the Titanic wreck, partnering with Triton Submarines CEO Patrick Lahey to develop a new submersible for the mission. The new submersible, Triton 4000/2 Abyssal Explorer, is designed to dive to depths of 4,000 meters and features unique "Gull Wings" to protect marine life. Connor's determination was strengthened after the tragic implosion of the Titan submersible last year, which resulted in the loss of five passengers. The mission aims to demonstrate the safety and potential of deep-sea exploration while highlighting the wonders of the ocean.
How shocking the ocean could turn it into a carbon removal powerhouse
While the ocean is already Earth's most powerful tool for carbon removal, we need it to do some more to reach net zero emissions.
Inside BP's plan to reset renewables as oil and gas boom
CEO Bernard Looney's pursuit of green energy outstripped all rivals three years ago when he outlined a radical blueprint to move away from fossil fuels. Last month he applied the brakes, slowing BP's planned cuts in oil and gas and scaling back planned renewables spending in the wake of the war in Ukraine.
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COVID-19 pandemic generated 8 million tonnes of plastic waste: Study
The researchers noted that the COVID-19 pandemic has led to an increased demand for single-use plastics such as face masks, gloves, and face shields.
Scientists use Indian Ocean earthquake data to tell how fast it is warming
Scientists have developed a novel method to determine how fast the Indian Ocean is warming by analysing the sound from seabed earthquakes, an advance that may lead to a relatively low-cost technique to monitor water temperatures in all of the oceans.
Mars oceans formed much earlier than thought: Study
Researchers have linked the existence of oceans in the red planet to the rise of the solar system's largest volcanic system, Tharsis.
Gulf awash in 27,000 abandoned wells
The oldest of these wells were abandoned in the late 1940s, raising the prospect that many deteriorating sealing jobs are already failing.
BP monitors 'top kill' attempt to plug spewing oil
BP Plc faces a defining day in its five-week Gulf of Mexico oil spill disaster on Thursday when its latest attempt to seal a gushing well deep underwater will be deemed either a success or a failure.
Oil spill: Does the size matter?
Just how much oil is spewing from the ruptured well in the Gulf of Mexico and how important is it to know that? Experts can't agree on either question.
BP scrambles to contain spill damage, California backs off drilling
British Petroleum readied to launch an unprecedented effort Tuesday to contain a widening oil leak with a giant dome, amid signs of growing political fallout across the United States from the disaster.
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