[ad_1] In a press release, E1’s organizers said they’ll be using the vessel as a “floating paddock.” Teams will have two RaceBirds — one based in Europe, and the other on the competition’s roaming headquarters — so they can effectively compete in races that are located near cities and the same “stunning remote locations” used […]
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Almost a fifth of Earth’s ocean floor has been mapped
[ad_1] Us humans know more about the surface of the Moon than we do Earth’s oceans, but there’s progress on closing that gap. The Seabed 3030 Project reports (via BBC News) that scientists have mapped 19 percent of ocean floors to contemporary standards, or a huge leap over the six percent from Seabed’s launch in […]
You can help train NASA’s supercomputer to identify coral reefs
[ad_1] Coral reefs are shrinking. That’s bad news for wildlife. Millions of species call coral reefs their homes, and coral itself is a cluster of tiny aquatic animals. And it’s bad news for humans, too — scientists’ analyses of organisms in and around coral have contributed to breakthroughs in a variety of medical treatments. NASA […]
Watch the first footage of Fisker’s Ocean EV crossover in motion
[ad_1] Fisker revealed that the Ocean EV will have a multi-link rear suspension that promises a “supreme balance” between driving performance and comfort. Furthermore, that system is mounted on an isolated sub-frame to reduce vibration and noise. It uses computer-controlled active aerodynamics to optimize airflow to the battery in order to maximize range. The battery […]
Fisker’s Ocean electric SUV will start at $29,999 after tax credit
[ad_1] Those payment options aren’t new, but still stand out. If you’d prefer to lease the Ocean, you can pay $379 per month (plus $2,999 down before delivery) with maintenance and service included. There’s also a “$0 drive off” option if you’re qualified and make a $2,999 down payment. Fisker is promising to make much […]
Study says climate change is starving the oceans of oxygen
[ad_1] The report also warned that this could upset delicate ecological balances by favoring sealife tolerant of low oxygen, like microbes and jellyfish. Even “basic processes” on Earth like the cycling of nitrogen and phosphorous could suffer, the IUCN said. Nutrient pollution from farming and other sources is also a problem on coastlines, according to […]