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Via Pexel. Grace Smith | May 23, 2022 Rebecca Helm, an assistant professor at the University of North Carolina, hypothesized that gyres consolidate plastic and living organisms similarly. Gyres are global circular currents powered by wind that can act as a whirlpool, which creates garbage patches in the ocean. Helm published the study on April…

Loulé council, organisers of the MED Festival, has announced 18 more artists, representing 12 countries, that will join the lineup for the 19th edition of the...

Marine surface-dwelling organisms, such as jellies, snails, barnacles and crustaceans, are a critical ecological link between diverse ecosystems.

Marine surface-dwelling organisms, such as jellies, snails, barnacles and crustaceans, are a critical ecological link between diverse ecosystems.

Images of the great “garbage patches” of plastic waste that currents have deposited in our oceans have shocked people around the world.But one of these hotspots

NPR Music producer Lars Gotrich joins Bob Boilen for a show full of sonic adventures in hopes of stretching your musical boundaries, including three songs that are over eight minutes long.Featured Songs and Artists:1. Jana Horn: "After All This Time," from The Window is the Dream2. Anna Mieke: "Go Away from My Window," from Theatre3. Nabalayo: "mtwapa siren," from INSHA4. Lankum: "Go Dig My Grave," from False Lankum5. PoiL Ueda: "Dan No Ura - Part 1,&...

"Researchers found that small sea creatures exist in equal number with pieces of plastic in parts of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which could have implications for cleaning up ocean pollution."

Researchers found that small sea creatures exist in equal number with pieces of plastic in parts of the Great Pacific Garbage Patch, which could have implications for cleaning up ocean pollution.

The Recovery Room: News beyond the pandemic — April 9 Written by Tim Snaith on April 9, 2021 — Fact checked by Paula Field The coronavirus pandemic has dominated the headlines and our daily lives for the past year. Medical News Today has covered this fast-moving, complex story with live updates on the latest news, interviews with experts, and an ongoing investigation into the deep racial disparities that COVID-19 has helped unmask. However, this has not stopped us from publishing hun...

Written by Robby Berman on April 4, 2021 — Fact checked by Jessica Beake, Ph.D. New research examines what happens to the human heart when in space. Stocktrek Images/Getty Images American astronaut Mark Kelly spent 340 days in space, and changes to his body help researchers understand the effects of living in low gravity. Over the course of his mission, Kelly lost heart mass despite a rigorous exercise regimen. A new research paper says studying extreme swimmers can help understand the impac...