Tag: ocean
Mimas, the other moon of Saturn which would hide an ocean
Around Saturn there was already Enceladus and Titan. Among the moons of the ringed planet that hide a liquid ocean under their surface, it will now probably also be necessary…
A new model of the crystallization of the Moon’s magma ocean
Rocks from the Apollo missions have provided information about the history of the Moon and the formation of its crust and mantle. But more recent mineralogical data, notably from space…
A huge intact coral reef discovered in Tahiti
A coral reef resembling a giant rose garden has been discovered in Tahiti. Its location and state of health intrigue researchers and offer new perspectives for coral conservation. You will…
The Exploratorium: the mysteries of the seabed revealed by satellites
How are seabed maps constructed? While bathymetric data acquired by boat is essential, the development of satellite altimetry has revolutionized our knowledge of this world buried under water. You will…
Jupiter’s cyclones explained by ocean physics
Thanks to the images of Jupiter acquired by the Juno probe, a team of oceanographers has studied the forces that drive the polar cyclones of the giant planet. Since His…
“We are losing our oceans”: historic temperature records in 2021
2021 will not be remembered as the hottest year on record. Not in the atmosphere at least. But in the oceans a whole different story is playing out. Researchers confirm…
Oceans are warming 6 times faster than 40 years ago and setting new temperature records
2021 will not be remembered as the hottest year on record. Not in the atmosphere at least. But in the oceans a whole different story is playing out. Researchers confirm…
Fluctuations on Jupiter look terribly like some seen on Earth
To reach Jupiter, it took the Juno probe about five years. From this distant world, it sends astronomers images that help them better understand the giant planet and its 80…
The minister whose helicopter crashed into the ocean, survived by swimming for 12 hours
Taking off to examine a shipwreck off the northeast coast of Madagascar, Minister Gelle’s helicopter crashed into the ocean. Gelle and a police officer managed to reach the shore at…
Perseverance, the Polar Pod supply ship, unveiled by Jean-Louis Étienne
There was Perseverance, the NASA rover sent to Mars last February. From now on, there will also be Perseverance, the supply ship attached to the Polar Pod mission. It was…