Warming oceans increase storms
Scientists have quantified for the first time the link between warming oceans and increased hurricane activity ft.com
Antarctic krill found in waters 3,000 meters deep
OSLO (Reuters) - Shrimp-like krill can thrive in icy waters 3,000 meters (9,800 ft) deep off Antarctica as well as near the surface, according to a study on Monday that shows krill stocks can survive far deeper than previously thought. feeds.reuters.com
Astronauts to Work on Giant Robot
HOUSTON (AP) -- After linking up with the international space station, Endeavour's astronauts got right to work Thursday unloading the parts they'll need to build a giant robot that will help maintain the orbiting outpost.... hosted.ap.org
China's 1st oceanic sample repository opens in east China
The State Oceanic Administration of China has set up the country's first oceanic sample repository in Qingdao, Shandong Province, to facilitate its research into the deep sea. The repository, covering about 3,000 square meters, was ... english.people.com.cn
Web Sites Going Back To The USSR
Sixteen years after the Soviet Union's collapse, Web sites ending in the Soviet ".su" domain name have been rising - registrations increased 45 percent this year alone. feeds.cbsnews.com