Ocean

Health Seaweed compound may block norovirus infection – helping 685 million people each year

Researchers found seaweed sugars may stop norovirus from attaching to human cells and causing infection.

Hannah Shavit-Weiner

Discoveries Scientists unlock the secret role of ocean microbes in Earth’s climate Rebecca Shavit

Green Impact Solar desalination breakthrough converts ocean water into clean, waste-free, water Shy Cohen

Discoveries A massive rift is splitting Africa apart forming Earth’s sixth ocean Joseph Shavit

Green Impact Microplastics may be weakening the ocean’s ability to fight climate change Hannah Shavit-Weiner

Innovations Metal tubes stay afloat even after severe damage — opening the door to unsinkable ships Shy Cohen

Green Impact Scientists reveal the hidden dangers of plastic pollution to marine life Rebecca Shavit

Green Impact Antarctica’s ice sheet losses could rebound — if history can repeat itself Shy Cohen

Space NASA’s Juno spacecraft offers fresh insight into Europa’s icy ocean and its potential to support life Joseph Shavit

Space Titan’s interior is slushy ice, not a hidden ocean, Cassini data finds Joseph Shavit

Green Impact Ocean storms under Antarctic ice found to rapidly boost melting Joshua Shavit