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America's oceans need protection, not politics

Rather than relying solely on the whims of a particular administration, the MARA Act would establish science-based requirements, ensuring clear and consistent guardrails for how aquaculture research and development proceed in federal waters.

Trump net approval hits new low: Polling tracker

President Trump’s net approval rating is down to its lowest point ever amid the Iran war and stubbornly high prices, according to a polling analysis. The Economist has tracked public opinion about presidential job performance in its poll tracker since 2009, relying on data

What is Godzilla El Niño?

You may have heard the rumors of a "monster El Niño." It's not the first time we've heard forecasts like this in Australia, but this time, they aren't coming out of nowhere. Early signs in the Pacific have been building for months and forecasts now point to a high likelihood of

Why jellyfish can't rise to the surface

Using box jellyfish as an example, researchers from Kiel University show how the physics of density, not behavior or physiology, can prevent animals from reaching the surface even as they actively swim upward.