Atlantic circulation weakens at four key ocean sites A new study has found that a deep branch of the Atlantic’s overturning circulation has weakened across four ocean monitoring sites over the past 20 years. That newly documented pattern turns a long-running climate warning into a measured change in the water itself, with consequences that could extend far beyond the open Atlantic. Deep ocean signals Along the Atlantic’s western edge, the weakening appears in deep-water records stretching from the Caribbean to the waters off Canada. By tying those records together, Qianjiang Xing at the University of Miami (UM) showed that the same decline runs through widely separated parts of the ocean. Three sites recorded a statistically clear drop, while a shorter northern record moved in the same direction without reaching that threshold. That consistency gives the signal unusual weight, but it also leaves a larger question open about how much of the full Atlantic circulation this western decline captures. Why this current matters The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) – a heat-moving Atlantic current system – carries warm surface water north and colder deep water south. As water cools near the North Atlantic, added salt makes it denser, so it sinks and helps pull more water behind it. That...

Atlantic circulation weakens at four key ocean sites
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Incredible shots of the exchange between Rep. AOC and RFK, Jr. at today’s congressional hearing.

(image credit: WSJ reporter @lizessleywhyte.bsky.social)

🔥 “I’m so glad people are finally waking up to your cruelty — and to the idiocy of your star disciple Pete Hegseth.”

@wajahatali.bsky.social eviscerates Hegseth’s pastor Doug Wilson (with @timmiller.bsky.social & piers in the front row)

Young, humpback whale launching itself into the sky: #AGoodPlace

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I hope the takeover of InfoWars by @theonion.com and @timheidecker.bsky.social that resulted from the bankruptcy brought on by Alex Jones’ evil attacks on the victims of Sandy Hook brings you as much joy as it does me.

Uncover the fascinating differences between elephants and rhinos, two majestic giants of the animal kingdom, and what makes each uniquely vital to our ecosystem.

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a picture taken from the backseat of a car. the driver has his hands casually atop the steering wheel, and a golden retriever is contentedly curled up on the center console, looking back at you with his tongue hanging out of the side of his mouth.

This is Hank. He will be joining you on your ride-share trip today. Because if he's not there, it's just a ride. 13/10 (FB: Franco P DiMarco)

The Qiantang river's tidal bore is the world's largest and most powerful of its kind. Sometimes two tides meet together forming a shape like a cross, that can become even more captivating at sunset.

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mRNA vaccines continue to show major promise.

In a small Phase 1 trial led by Dr. Balachandran, some patients with pancreatic cancer (one of the deadliest cancers) reached 6-year survival.

This is why sustained investment in science & research matters.

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Jessy Blackburn similing broadly, wearing a patterned 1920s/30s frock trimmed with white lace in B&W headshot photo #WomenInSTEM

Jessy Blackburn aviation pioneer 1 of 1st women to fly in British monoplane. Founded Blackburn Aircraft w' husband using her inheritance. Key in sales & marketing, hosted RAF officials politicians media & aviators in Leeds home. Flew in 1922/28 King's Cup Air Races b. #OTD 20 Apr 1894 bit.ly/3fEqXYq

Japan has issued a special advisory warning of an increased risk of earthquakes at magnitude 8.0 or stronger, after a powerful jolt rattled the country's north and prompted a tsunami warning.

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David Attenborough Fan. The green vine snake is a serpent with a menacing stare. Its eyes seem to know your secrets and its silence is more terryfing than its venom. This snake doesnt chase it waits watching and judging making it the deadliest creature in the forest
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Welcome to the whole wide world puppy: #AGoodPlace

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This dog rescue had a slumber party night where volunteers got to sleep with a dog up for adoption!

This is the kind of place I’d donate my time and money to.

Slumber Pawty! 🐾

On this day in 2019, I witnessed one of the coolest things ever. A lenticular cloud lit-up by a setting sun over the Perito Morena Glacier in Argentina.

Today's frog is the green bright-eyed frog.

Leopard seals reign as the Antarctic's apex predators, known for their impressive size and unique whiskers that help them navigate their icy realm.

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Ever wondered how rust oxidation works? It might be confusing, but the science behind it is fascinating and essential for understanding metal preservation.

Military jetpacks are revolutionizing tactical mobility, enabling soldiers to swiftly navigate between vessels with unprecedented ease and efficiency.

Former President Barack Obama met with New York Mayor Zohran Mamdani for the first time Saturday, joining preschoolers at a child care center for a book reading and singalong.

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The moment was all, the moment was enough.

- Virginia Woolf

Juan Brufal

Loved his music, an intelligent man.

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Chicken learns to close her feeder on her own so the alpacas don't steal her food - animal cognition caught on video

Coral reefs are nearing extinction. 2026 must mark a turning point | Jason Momoa At 1.5C of global warming, up to 90% of coral reefs could be lost. The next few months could be a defining moment

A great deal of the ocean's biodiversity is concentrated in coral reefs. Scientists warn that at 1.5C of global warming, up to 90% of coral reefs could be lost.

Ninety percent! And 1.5C is not lingering in the distance – it’s extremely close.

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