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The presence of seabirds in islands could improve the growth rate of corals. Read more here. A study found out that the presence of seabirds in islands could improve the growth rate of corals.

The UK wins Japan’s first world rubbish collection competition. Read more here. Japan hosted the inaugural SpoGomi World Cup, a one-of-a-kind sports event centered on garbage collection.

Scientists identified microplastics, often found in food packaging and paints, in a human heart for the first time.

A magnitude of 3.8 earthquake was unleashed near Buffalo, New York City. Many residents felt the quake's tremors. No injuries or property damages were reported. Read here for earthquake preparedness tips.

The researchers observed unusually high levels of persistent organic pollutants (POPs) in the fatty tissues of amphipods (shrimp-like crustaceans) collected from the Mariana and Kermadec trenches.

In 2012, Mandy Barker set sail on a yacht to partake in a month long research trip across the North Pacific Ocean.