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Clean Energy & Climate Transition 06 Nov 2026, 08:00 AM IST

Scientists Drop Deep-Sea Telescope to Test Einstein’s Relativity in Extreme Conditions

Physicists have deployed a telescope nearly 1.5 miles beneath the sea in a bid to probe one of modern science’s most enduring theories: Einstein’s relativity. The experiment is designed to exploit the ocean’s natural shielding and the detector’s extreme environment to capture elusive particles and sharpen tests of fundamental physics. Beyond its scientific ambition, the project underscores how advanced sensing technologies can spill over into climate, ocean monitoring, and other clean-energy applications.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition16 Oct 2026, 01:55 PM IST

Deep-Sea Rocks Can Ignite After Surfacing, Raising New Questions for Mining Risk

Scientists have found that rocks collected from hydrothermal vents can spontaneously combust after being brought to the surface, a discovery that adds an unexpected safety hazard to deep-sea mining and sample handling. The finding underscores how little is still understood about the chemistry of the ocean floor and how industrial extraction could encounter risks not seen in conventional mining.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition14 Oct 2026, 07:38 PM IST

Deep-Sea Rocks Ignite on Exposure, Exposing New Risks for Seabed Mining

Scientists have found that certain deep-sea sulfide rocks can heat up rapidly and even combust when brought into contact with air, a discovery that adds a fresh safety and environmental complication to the push for seabed mining. The finding is likely to sharpen scrutiny of how mining firms, regulators, and researchers handle mineral-rich material lifted from the ocean floor.

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World Politics & Diplomacy05 Oct 2026, 07:02 PM IST

Scientists Identify 57 New Marine Species in South Atlantic Deep Sea

Researchers working in the South Atlantic have identified 57 previously unknown marine species, underscoring how little of the ocean floor has been scientifically mapped or sampled. The discovery, made in the Mar del Plata Canyon off Argentina, adds fresh urgency to deep-sea conservation debates as nations weigh the environmental costs of expanding industrial activity offshore.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition05 Oct 2026, 05:06 AM IST

Scientists Identify Two New Sea Spider Species Off the Pacific Northwest

Researchers have identified two previously unknown sea spider species off the Pacific Northwest, marking the first such discovery in nearly a century in North American Pacific waters. The find adds to scientific understanding of deep-sea biodiversity and underscores how little of the ocean floor has been catalogued, even in regions adjacent to major coastal economies and energy corridors.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition21 Oct 2026, 05:00 PM IST

Earth’s Core May Have Been Venting Hydrogen for Billions of Years, Study Suggests

A new line of research suggests Earth’s deep interior may have been leaking hydrogen and other primordial materials into the mantle for billions of years, challenging the long-held view that the core is largely sealed off from the rest of the planet. The findings, reported through recent scientific coverage, could reshape understanding of Earth’s chemical evolution, the origin of some surface elements, and the deep processes that influence climate-relevant geology over geologic time.

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Big Tech, Cloud & Semiconductors15 Oct 2026, 03:21 AM IST

The Internet’s Undersea Backbone Is Sliding Into the Danger Zone

The world’s digital economy depends on a vast undersea cable network that is increasingly exposed to sabotage, accidents, and geopolitical pressure. In her book Undersea War, Elisabeth Braw argues that the infrastructure carrying most international data is no longer a quiet utility but a strategic vulnerability with global consequences.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition14 Oct 2026, 05:53 PM IST

Deep-Sea Rocks Ignite on Exposure, Exposing a New Risk for Mining and Climate Science

Scientists have found that certain deep-sea sulfide rocks can heat up and spontaneously combust when brought into contact with air, a discovery that adds a fresh safety and environmental complication to the race for critical minerals. The finding could reshape handling protocols for seabed samples and intensify scrutiny of deep-sea mining proposals already facing scientific and regulatory resistance.

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Clean Energy & Climate Transition14 Oct 2026, 06:31 AM IST

Deep-Sea Rocks Ignite on Exposure, Revealing Hidden Chemical Risks in Seabed Mining

Scientists have found that certain deep-sea sulfide rocks can heat up and spontaneously combust when brought into contact with air, a discovery that adds a new layer of complexity to seabed sampling and mineral extraction. The finding is drawing attention because it underscores both the chemical instability of some ocean-floor materials and the environmental risks that could accompany future deep-sea mining.

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