An extinct species of monkey the size of a marmoset conquered the Atlantic Ocean 34 million years ago and sailed from Africa to South America, according to a study. Four fossilised monkey teeth found in the Peruvian Amazon helped researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) uncover the tale of the sailing primates. The … Read more
Tourists are currently flocking to Chernobyl – the infamous nuclear accident site in northern Ukraine – as the acclaimed new Sky TV show drives a tourism boom. One Chernobyl tour agency is reporting a 40 per cent rise in trip bookings since the HBO series began in May. But now a British firm is launching … Read more
Researchers develop a new kind of plastic from cassava starch and wood pulp that is twice as strong and can be broken down in ocean water in as little as 30 days Scientists from Osaka University have developed a new biodegradable plastic They claim it’s twice as strong as conventional plastic made from polyethylene Made from … Read more
Exhaust from container ships crossing the Atlantic Ocean triggers cloud formation and blocks solar energy from reaching the ocean, masking the effects of global warming Researchers analyzed satellite data from a popular shipping route in the Atlantic They found greater cloud cover and more reflected energy from the sun This was caused by clouds that … Read more
The bridge on one of the most prestigious ocean liners ever to sail the high seas has been opened to the public for the first time in its 52-year history. Visitors are now able to explore the command room on Queen Elizabeth 2 (QE2), where access was once only reserved for senior crew or VVIPS. … Read more