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Surfrider Kaua'i is celebrating 20 years of ocean protection by opening its doors to anyone who wants to help keep the island's waters clean and healthy. Whether you have two hours a week or two hours a year, there's a way to make a difference.
A New Zealand man turned a routine scuba dive into an unforgettable moment when he dropped to one knee 100 feet below the ocean's surface. His surprised girlfriend said yes at the iconic Salamanda shipwreck in Fiji.
Researchers discovered how to make water puddles up to one centimeter wide leap into the air by bursting bubbles trapped inside them. This breakthrough could revolutionize everything from 3D printing to surface cleaning without using any fuel.
Researchers have finally figured out why sneakers squeak on basketball courts, and the answer involves miniature lightning bolts and supersonic rubber waves. The discovery could help us better understand earthquakes and design safer, grippier surfaces.
Winter storms at Studland Beach in England revealed a remarkably preserved 17th-century Dutch merchant ship that sank in 1631. The wooden timbers, buried for nearly 400 years, showcase craftsmanship so impressive that original wooden pegs still hold the ship together.
Researchers accidentally discovered that bed bugs desperately avoid water, opening new doors for better pest control methods. The tiny parasites flee from even the smallest wet surfaces, suggesting water could be their Achilles' heel.
Former world number one tennis champion Ash Barty is swapping her racket for golf clubs at New Zealand's premier pro-am tournament. The three-time Grand Slam winner will join surfing icon Kelly Slater and cricket legends in the star-studded event at Millbrook Resort.
NASA's James Webb Space Telescope just captured the most detailed view ever of Uranus's upper atmosphere, revealing how auroras dance across the ice giant's surface in ways unlike anywhere else in our solar system. The breakthrough is helping scientists understand mysterious distant planets beyond our own cosmic neighborhood.
A groundbreaking surf lagoon in Saudi Arabia just solved a problem engineers thought impossible: creating ocean-perfect waves using real seawater instead of freshwater. Surfers say it feels just like riding the real ocean.
Scientists created a cheap coating that keeps water bouncing off surfaces even at temperatures hot enough to brew coffee. The breakthrough could transform how we process food, purify water, and sterilize medical equipment.
A small team of surfers who started cleaning beaches in 2017 just hit an incredible milestone: 50 million pounds of ocean plastic removed. Their success proves everyday people can make measurable change when they work together.
Scientists drilled 3 kilometers into outback Queensland to test salt caves that could power 20 million homes daily. The underground hydrogen storage system could solve Australia's renewable energy challenge without building massive surface batteries. #
UC Riverside researchers discovered bed bugs actively avoid water and wet surfaces, a previously unknown behavior that could change how we fight infestations. A simple bath might be all you need if you suspect bed bugs on your body.
Scientists using a revolutionary technique discovered mysterious plate-like structures deep beneath the Pacific Ocean where nothing should exist. The finding could rewrite our understanding of how Earth's interior works and shapes our planet's surface.
Legendary puppeteer Jim Henson had such magical talent that even film crews and interviewers would speak directly to his Muppets instead of him. Over three decades after his death, newly resurfaced interview footage shows why his characters still feel truly alive.
A massive spherical building three times bigger than the Las Vegas Sphere promises to recreate the experience of walking on the Moon. The resort could welcome visitors as early as 2032 with its simulated lunar surface.
Smithsonian researchers discovered over 1,100 new ridges on the moon that reveal where future moonquakes might occur, helping NASA plan safer landing sites for astronauts returning to the lunar surface. The breakthrough could protect crews heading back to the moon as early as 2027.
A young girl's quick thinking and surf club training prevented a holiday tragedy when she rescued a preschooler heading into deep water. Her story highlights why water safety skills matter for every Kiwi kid.
A massive adventure park launches March 1 in Saudi Arabia's Red Sea destination, featuring the kingdom's largest saltwater surf pool and 20+ attractions built with groundbreaking water sustainability technology. The district proves desert tourism can thrive while protecting precious resources.
Archaeologists in Turkey's Cappadocia region just uncovered more ancient underground spaces carved into volcanic rock, revealing how communities lived and thrived beneath the surface for thousands of years. The rescue excavations at Göreme Open-Air Museum are helping experts piece together the daily lives of civilizations that called these hidden chambers home.
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