SANYA -- Chinese scientists have completed manned deep-dive expeditions in eight major hadal trenches across the globe, ...

Researchers have discovered meter-high chimneys on the floor of the Dead Sea. These are formed by the spontaneous crystallization of minerals from groundwater with an extremely high salt content ...

Abstract: The deep-ultraviolet (DUV) band presents an untapped opportunity ... Herein, we propose an easy-to-fabricate micro-trench DUV light-emitting diode (MT-LED) architecture, having micro ...

Subduction zones are often associated with deep ocean trenches and intense volcanic activity. By studying these zones, scientists can better understand plate interactions and the mechanisms affecting ...

As a result, microplastic has been found in the deepest ocean trenches, highest mountain peaks and just about every part of the human body. But how to address this remains fiercely contested.

Plastic waste is a crisis present in every part of our world, from the deepest ocean trenches to the very blood flowing through our veins. We consume the equivalent of a credit card’s worth of plastic ...

Founded in 2017, Deep Blue Aerospace is led by Huo Liang, who has previous experience in the Chinese aerospace sector. The company’s headquarters are located in Jiangsu Province, China. It ...

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Deep-sea mining is the next frontier. Do the economic and commercial benefits outweigh the environmental risks? The ocean floor is filled with trillions of deposits of rare earth elements including ...

The largest and deepest ocean, covering 168 million square kilometres (33% of Earth's surface). It contains the Challenger Deep, the deepest point on Earth at 10,929 meters. The second largest ...