Mar 18 2011

Biggest Full Moon in Decades to Appear This Weekend

Tag: Earth,Moons,The Moon,Tides,Werewolves — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 12:47 pm
Moon gazers are in for a treat this weekend when the full moon will appear 14 percent bigger.

Nov 11 2010

Moon’s Far Side Hoisted by Tides?

Tag: Earth,Mystery,The Moon,Tides — Larry O'Hanlon @ 7:00 pm
Tides acting on the Moon might explain the odd difference in crust thickness on the lunar near and far sides.

Aug 06 2010

Toxic Algae Destroys Shark Brains

Tag: Atlantic Ocean,Fish,Sharks,Tides,Wildlife Conservation — Jennifer Viegas @ 1:32 pm
Toxic algal blooms can alter shark brains, making them hyperexcited and in some cases, killing the animals, new research shows.

May 03 2010

Current Could Push Oil Spill Up East Coast

Tag: Coral Reefs,Marine Life,Oil Spill,Shorebirds,Tides — Discovery News - Top Stories @ 1:18 pm
Oceanographers are keeping their eyes on the Gulf Loop Current, which could spread the oil slick through the Florida Keys and to North Carolina's Cape Hatteras.

Mar 31 2010

Deep Ocean Waves Break on Sea Floor

Tag: Canary,Climate,Deep Sea,Earth,Geoengineering,Islands,Models,Oceans,Paper,Pigs,Seas,Tides,Trains,Video — Larry O'Hanlon @ 11:00 am
The blending and mixing of internal waves helps to explain how oceans push energy around the world.