NOAA speeds up process to grant deep-sea mining permits Final rule would speed process companies must go through to receive exploration licenses and commercial recovery permit applications. Roll Call · Jan 27
Women's and men's Surf Coast Classics cancelled due to evolving bushfire and weather conditions, 'no identified impacts at this time' for Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Races Warnings from Otway fire continue to cover part of original Surf Coast Classic course as temperatures surge toward 45°C Cycling News · Jan 27
Forever chemicals in whales have plummeted. Here’s why it might not be good news Newer forever chemicals aren’t showing up in the ocean like legacy ones – and scientists don’t know why. Euronews · Jan 27
Who really holds the cards: Trump or the bond market? When a Danish pension fund recently announced it would sell its US$100 million (£74 million) holding of US government bonds, the move was tiny in financial terms – just a drop in a US$30 trillion ocean. But it touched on a much bigger issue. Foreign investors now hold around one-third… The Conversation · Jan 26
Climate change is hurting Kenyan women working in coastal tourism – they explain how I returned home to Kenya’s coast after months of winter in Germany, and the heat felt extreme. Temperatures rose past 35°C by midday under the blazing sun of Kilifi, a tourism destination on Kenya’s shores of the Western Indian Ocean. It is here that international visitors come for pristine beaches,… The Conversation · Jan 26
Why These 30+ Hanuman Mantras Physical Strength and Mental Control Lord Hanuman stands as a timeless symbol of limitless strength, courage, discipline, and devotion. In Indian spiritual tradition, his power was physical, mental, and deeply spiritual. Chanting Hanuman mantras during workouts aligns breath, movement, and focus, creating a balanced training rhythm. Based on yogic experience and modern fitness psychology, mantra… MyLifeXP · Jan 26
Marine protected areas aren’t in the right places to safeguard dolphins and whales in the South Atlantic The ocean is under increasing pressure. Everyday human activities, from shipping to oil and gas exploration to urban pollution, are affecting the marine environment. Extensive research shows how this combination of stressors represents one of the greatest threats to marine wildlife, potentially affecting biodiversity on a global scale. The Conversation · Jan 26
Alien Life Prospects Rise As Boffins Reveal How Jupiter Moon Europa's Ice Shell Feeds Its Ocean Jupiter's moon Europa may support life via a newly found "sinking ice" process, as British scientists and ESA's Juice mission probe its hidden ocean. International Business Times UK · Jan 26
‘Embarrassed’ v ‘force to be reckoned with’: Americans on Trump’s foreign interventions From capturing Maduro to proposing a take over of Greenland – people respond to the president’s rhetoric The Guardian - US · Jan 26
About Animal That Look Unreal But Actually Exist The Odd Beauty of Survival These startlingly bizarre animals prove that survival doesn’t always favor the ordinary. Each has adapted to meet the demands of its environment, whether that means having a transparent head to let in the dimmest light, pretending to be a leaf, or having extendable jaws to… Times Pets · Jan 26
Surf Coast Classic course changed as Otways fire warnings issued for parts of original route, no alterations 'at this point' to weekend's Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Races Wednesday's women's and Thursday's men's 1.Pro race now both scheduled to start and finish in Torquay Cycling News · Jan 26
‘We cut through the online ocean of advice’: the rise of adult sleep coaching As sleep hygiene becomes received wisdom, growing numbers turning to one-to-one consultants for support The Guardian - UK · Jan 25
Why Every Child Needs Hanuman’s 10 Life Lessons Today Lord Hanuman is deeply loved by children because his stories are filled with action, adventure, and wonder, yet their true power lies in his values. Beyond strength and superhuman feats, Hanuman represents courage guided by humility, power balanced with kindness, and devotion expressed through joy. From years of storytelling traditions… MyLifeXP · Jan 25
Could Sydney’s creaking sewerage system be linked to the spate of shark attacks? Experts say dirty waters can attract more sharks – but there are many other factors at play The Guardian - AU · Jan 24
The Conversation · Jan 24 How the polar vortex and warm ocean intensified a major US winter storm A severe winter storm that brought crippling freezing rain, sleet and snow to a large part of the U.S. in late January 2026 left a mess in states from New Mexico to New England. Hundreds of thousands of people lost power across the South as ice pulled down tree branches…
Radio France Internationale · Jan 24 Race to patent plankton genes raises concerns over control of ocean’s riches Companies around the world are racing to patent the genetic building blocks of plankton – microscopic ocean life that produces much of the oxygen humans breathe – as a long-awaited United Nations treaty on the high seas aims to limit private control of marine resources.
Space · Jan 24 Earthquake sensors can track space junk that crashes back to Earth Earthquake sensors can detect sonic booms generated by reentering space debris to help track the potentially dangerous objects in near real time.
Radio France Internationale · Jan 24 French expedition sets sail to preserve Antarctica's 'invisible wealth' French explorer Jean-Louis Etienne and his crew of eight scientists this week began an expedition to the remote waters of Antarctica, where they hope to gather a wealth of data to demonstrate the benefits of creating protected areas in the icy continent's rich seas.
Evening Standard · Jan 24 Inside Hermitage Bay, the lush Caribbean hideout moments from Princess Diana Beach Travel writer Lydia Swinscoe checks into Antigua’s premium address following an extensive renovation
The Independent UK · Jan 23 Explora Journeys reveals ultra-luxurious suites on new cruise– starting from £21k Guests can enjoy unrivalled views aboard Explora III in an Owner’s Residence
Space · Jan 23 Sinking ice on Jupiter's moon Europa may be slowly feeding its ocean the ingredients for life "Most excitingly, this new idea addresses one of the longstanding habitability problems on Europa and is a good sign for the prospects of extraterrestrial life in its ocean."
LiveScience · Jan 23 An ocean the size of the Arctic once covered half of Mars, new images hint Mars may have been a "blue planet" with an ocean the size of today's Arctic Ocean, a new study suggests.
Euronews · Jan 23 New diets, bubble tricks and learning to share: The fascinating ways whales adapt to climate change Scientists have analysed almost 30 years of data to discover how whales in the North Atlantic Ocean are learning to co-exist in a warming world.
Times Pets · Jan 23 Think Pregnancy Is Only for Females? Seahorse Disagrees When thinking of pregnancy the picture of females carrying and giving birth comes to mind. Seahorse is an exception in nature. And the other surprising fact is that the male is the one who gets pregnant and not the female. This role reversal has amazed scientists and animal lovers. Role…
The Independent UK · Jan 23 In Scotland, the fishing practice of scrapping ocean bottom continues despite promise Scotland has designated 37% of its waters as Marine Protected Areas