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SCIENCE

The Earth’s oceans used to be green — and could one day turn purple, scientists say

Nearly three fourths of Earth is covered by oceans, making the planet look like a pale blue dot from space.…

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SCIENCE

Mars could have an ocean’s worth of water beneath its surface, seismic data suggest

Persuasive new evidence supporting the possibility of liquid water deep underground on Mars has come to light in a new…

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SCIENCE

Ocean’s ‘heart’ is slowing down — and it will affect the entire planet’s circulation

Melting Antarctic ice is slowing Earth’s strongest ocean current, according to a new study. The influx of cold meltwater could…

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WORLD

Oceans of opportunity squeezed dry by unsustainable use — Global Issues

In the run-up to the UN Ocean Conference 2025 in June, the UN trade and development agency, UNCTAD, emphasised that…

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SCIENCE

European ‘Swarm’ satellites detect electric currents from the ocean’s tides

Satellites have managed to detect faint electromagnetic signals generated by ocean tides, suggesting that space-born sensors could be used to…

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