January 30, 2019

What about marine mammals and seabirds that don’t have gills?

Dolphins, seals, whales, sea lions, manatees – these aquatic creatures live in world of water, but their drinking habits are more in line with those of […]
January 30, 2019

Why is there an island of garbage in the Pacific Ocean?

Soda bottles tumble into the surf. Garbage cans fall off ships. Grocery bags blow out to sea. About 260 million tons (235.9 mt) of plastic are […]
January 30, 2019

Where exactly is island of garbage?

You’ll find it 1,000 miles (1,600 km) from shore in the vast expanse of the Pacific Ocean midway between Hawaii and California. Bleach bottles and old […]
January 30, 2019

Why is Old Faithful so faithful?

Tourists flock to see this geyser blow its top – launching superheated water vapor up to 185 feet (56 m) high – every 92 minutes in […]