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Hidden ocean currents play a crucial role in global weather, study finds

For centuries, scientists have known that oceans move and swirl, shifting water across the planet. But recent breakthroughs are revealing that some of the smallest currents are surprisingly powerful ...
IFLScience

Deep Ocean Currents Have "Weather" And Seasonal Changes That We're Only Just Learning About

Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work covers anything from archaeology and the environment to technology and culture. Tom has a Master's degree in Journalism. His editorial work ...
The Conversation

Ocean currents can generate electricity – and our study shows Africa’s seas have some of the strongest

James H. VanZwieten Jr. receives funding from the US National Science Foundation and US Department of Energy. Gabriel Alsenas receives funding from the U.S. Department of Energy, National Science ...
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SCIENCE SNIPPET: Rip Currents Explained

CORPUS CHRISTI, Tx — With Memorial Day Weekend just around the corner and summer already in the air, beach season is officially kicking off here in Corpus Christi. It’s important to watch for rip ...
NPR

NPR's Short Wave explores how climate change is shifting ocean currents in new series

In this first glimpse of the "Sea Camp" series from NPR's Short Wave podcast, hear how climate change will significantly shift three-quarters of the ocean's surface currents by the end of the century.
insider.si.edu

Understanding Weather and Climate–Lesson 9: Ocean Currents-Using the Demo Box

"Quick Tips: Resources for Teachers” is a series of short videos providing down-to-earth advice and instructional tips to teachers of STC™, our signature science curriculum. Each “Quick Tip” offers ...