March 1, 2026

One Man’s Quest to Heal the Oceans—And Maybe Save the World

One Man’s Quest to Heal the Oceans—And Maybe Save the World

Enric Salamarine ecologist, conservationist, and ocean advocateis standing under a life-size replica of a Northern Atlantic Right Whale at the natural history museum in Washington, D.C., and the air … [read more]

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A New Ocean Preserve Could Save the Waters Off Baja—And This Stunning Marine Life

A New Ocean Preserve Could Save the Waters Off Baja—And This Stunning Marine Life

Its easy to spot the small, family-owned fishing boats that ply the waters around Baja California­a peninsula 1,223 km (760 miles) long that represents the westernmost part of Mexico. There are 24,00… [read more]

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The US Coast Guard doesn’t check cruise ships for man-overboard technology that’s been legally required for over 10 years

The US Coast Guard doesn’t check cruise ships for man-overboard technology that’s been legally required for over 10 years

Vague language in a 2010 law means cruise ships largely rely on cameras to spot people who’ve gone overboard, sometimes losing critical seconds in rescue missions.Trenton Almgren-Davis, Insider; Andy… [read more]

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Teen reels in major catch on family fishing trip — but it’s not a fish

Teen reels in major catch on family fishing trip — but it’s not a fish

A Minnesota teen spent the last of his summer break on a fishing trip with his family, where he reeled in a major prize but it wasn’t a fish.
The 14-year-old angler, Connor Halsa, said he felt somet… [read more]

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If video games taught real-life skills like in Gran Turismo and TMNT: Mutant Mayhem…

If video games taught real-life skills like in Gran Turismo and TMNT: Mutant Mayhem…

If you buy something from a Polygon link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement.Gran Turismoand Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles: Mutant Mayhemhave one big thing in common that certai… [read more]

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US teen goes fishing – and catches farmer’s lost wallet with $2000 inside

US teen goes fishing – and catches farmer’s lost wallet with $2000 inside

A 14-year-old angler failed to land a big fish on a recent trip to a lake in Minnesota but did manage to hook a wallet with $2,000 cash inside that had been lost by a farmer a year earlier.
Connor H… [read more]

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Vietnam’s iconic ‘kissing rocks’ at risk of collapse

Vietnam’s iconic ‘kissing rocks’ at risk of collapse

Vietnam’s iconic “kissing rocks” in the heart of Ha Long Bay are at risk of collapse, a report has warned.
Ha Long Bay in Quang Ninh province is dotted with hundreds of tiny islets, attracting 4 mil… [read more]

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The big games announcements and trailers from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023

The big games announcements and trailers from Gamescom Opening Night Live 2023

In whats become an end-of-summer bookend on the game release calendar, Gamescoms Opening Night Live showcase is once again here to highlight games coming your way in the near future. Hosted by Geoff … [read more]

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I Don’t Think My Hookups Need to Know About My Open Relationship

I Don’t Think My Hookups Need to Know About My Open Relationship

This is part of Help! Wanted, a special series from Slate advice. In the advising biz, there are certain eternal dilemmas that bedevil letter writers and columnists alike. This week, were taking them… [read more]

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Discover the Magic of Moomins: Celebrating Tove Jansson’s 109th Birthday

Discover the Magic of Moomins: Celebrating Tove Jansson’s 109th Birthday

August 9 is Moomin’s Day, a day to celebrate artist Tove Jansson and the wonderful world of Moomins that she created. Today, the Moomin Official Instagram posted a lovely photo of Jansson along with … [read more]

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