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Researchers show how web of underwater cables can be used for earthquake detection
1+ hour, 43+ min ago (350+ words) Forecasting earthquakes is a difficult task on land, but in the oceans, which cover around 70% of the Earth's surface, it has been considered nearly impossible. Researchers, however, are exploring how the extensive network of undersea fibre-optic cables used for global…...
Significant magnitude 5.1 quake hits 62 km northwest of Miyakojima, Japan late at night
5+ hour, 47+ min ago (112+ words) Earthquake news: reports and updates on earthquake activity world-wide Look up quakes in: Significant magnitude 5.1 quake hits 62 km northwest of Miyakojima, Japan late at night Volcano earthquake report for Friday, 27 Feb 2026 The 10 most powerful earthquakes in the world since 1900 Significant…...
'It doesn't lie. So who are you?': What happens when DNA tests show a woman is not the mother of the child she gave birth to?
5+ hour, 59+ min ago (662+ words) "At first, I kind of laughed " But they were serious. I could just see the seriousness in their faces." In this book excerpt, Lise Barn'oud explores the limitations of DNA testing. Night Sky This Week Lydia Fairchild was 26 years old…...
Want to see the total lunar eclipse? Here's the gear you'll need for March.
6+ hour, 6+ min ago (852+ words) While the total lunar eclipse on March 3 is the main event of the month, there's plenty more to see throughout the month of March " here's everything you need to marvel at the night sky this month. Night Sky This Week…...
Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - East China Sea, 75 km northwest of Miyakojima, Okinawa, Japan, on Friday, Feb 27, 2026, at 11:54 pm (GMT +9)
6+ hour, 11+ min ago (138+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.3 earthquake - East China Sea, 75 km northwest of Miyakojima, Okinawa, Japan, on Friday, Feb 27, 2026, at 11:54 pm (GMT +9) - Look up quakes in: Mag. 4.3 earthquake - East China Sea, 75 km northwest of Miyakojima,…...
Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: LGT VA EMS OBS to 13000 ft (4000 m)
6+ hour, 21+ min ago (127+ words) Santiaguito & Santa Maria volcano (Guatemala): news and activity updates Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: LGT VA EMS OBS to 13000 ft (4000 m) Santa Mar'a Volcano (Guatemala) activity update Feb 26, 2026 - Continuing eruption Santiaguito Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: NO FURTHER VA EMISSIONS Santiaguito Volcano…...
Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - 54 km southeast of Juchitan de Zaragoza, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico, on Friday, Feb 27, 2026, at 07:52 am (GMT -6)
7+ hour, 13+ min ago (150+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.1 earthquake - 54 km southeast of Juchitan de Zaragoza, Estado de Oaxaca, Mexico, on Friday, Feb 27, 2026, at 07:52 am (GMT -6) - Look up quakes in: Mag. 4.1 earthquake - 54 km southeast of Juchitan de Zaragoza,…...
Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - 112 km northeast of Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan, on Friday, Feb 27, 2026, at 06:34 pm (GMT +5)
7+ hour, 31+ min ago (111+ words) Detailed info, map, data, reports, updates about this earthquake: Moderate mag. 4.4 earthquake - 112 km northeast of Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan, on Friday, Feb 27, 2026, at 06:34 pm (GMT +5) - Look up quakes in: Mag. 4.4 earthquake - 112 km northeast of Khorugh, Gorno-Badakhshan, Tajikistan, on Friday, Feb 27, 2026, at…...
UK’s First Commercial Lithium Production Begins with Geothermal Energy Boost
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (442+ words) The British Geological Survey has estimated that UK demand for lithium could increase between 12 and 45 times during the 2020s. The UK has entered commercial lithium production for the first time as Geothermal Engineering Ltd (GEL) began operations in its plant at…...
Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS OBS to 15000 ft (4600 m)
7+ hour, 35+ min ago (125+ words) Reventador volcano (Ecuador): eruption news & updates Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: VA EMS OBS to 15000 ft (4600 m) Reventador Volcano (Ecuador) activity update Feb 26, 2026 - Continuing eruption Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: ONGOING VA EMS to 14000 ft (4300 m) Reventador Volcano Volcanic Ash Advisory: OCNL…...