Sails and satellite navigation could cut shipping industry's emissions by up to a third

Modern mariners can harness trade winds to reduce carbon emissions.

Simon Bullock, Research Associate, Shipping and Climate Change, University of Manchester • conversation
Nov. 21, 2023 • ~7 min

Scientists are using new satellite tech to find glow-in-the-dark milky seas of maritime lore

When conditions are just right in some parts of the Indian Ocean, a type of bacteria will multiply and start to glow. Satellites are helping scientists study these milky seas for the first time.

Steven D. Miller, Professor of Atmospheric Science, Colorado State University • conversation
Aug. 26, 2021 • ~9 min

Harvard researchers see alien potential in mysterious object

A paper by Harvard researchers wonders whether the interstellar object known as “‘Oumuamua” is a visitor from an alien civilization.

Peter Reuell • harvard
Nov. 19, 2018 • ~6 min

Harvard researchers see alien potential in mysterious object

A paper by Harvard researchers wonders whether the interstellar object known as “‘Oumuamua” is a visitor from an alien civilization.

Peter Reuell • harvard
Nov. 19, 2018 • ~6 min

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