20 DEC 2023 If you’re the one in every ten adults who experiences incessant ringing in your ears, you already know how disruptive tinnitus can be. A new study led by researchers from Massachusetts Eye and Ear has uncovered evidence of this phantom noise being generated by hyperactive nerves the …
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19 DEC 2023 In 1986, a gigantic iceberg separated from the Fichner-Ronne ice shelf in West Antarctica. It was so big that it became grounded, stuck to the seafloor, and remained in position for 40 years. Finally, it has now been pushed off the seafloor and has begun drifting in …
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18 DEC 2023 In just two months, twins placed on an experimental vegan diet had lower insulin, decreased weight, and reduced levels of a protein associated with heart disease and stroke, new research shows. The findings provide yet more evidence to show that vegan diets aren’t just the best option for the …
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17 DEC 2023 Scaling up the availability of low and zero-emission fuels will be challenging. While the long term destination is clear, in the medium term the industry will need to confront the reality of scarce green resources, says COO of SEA-LNG, Steve Esau. The benefits of alternative maritime fuels …
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16 DEC 2023 China State Shipbuilding Corporation (CSSC) has unveiled plans for what could potentially become the world’s largest nuclear-powered containership. Plans for the 24,000-TEU-class ship was unveiled Tuesday at Marintec China expo in Shanghai. The vessel will utilize a fourth-generation Molten Salt Reactor (MSR) to generate electricity. “The ultra-large …
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15 DEC 2023 Exxon Mobil CEO Darren Woods on Saturday rejected the International Energy Agency’s recent claim that using wide-scale carbon capture to fight climate change was an implausible “illusion,” saying the same could be said about electric vehicles and solar energy. “There is no solution set out there today …
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