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Bumblebee species can survive a week underwater, scientists discover | Science & Tech News
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At least one bumblebee species can survive underwater, scientists have found after a mishap led to an experiment. A study by researchers in Canada has found when hibernating, common eastern bumblebee queens can survive being submerged in water for a week with no apparent issues. Research began after Dr Sabrina Rondeau, of the University of…
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Titanic sub search: What are the sonobuoys that picked up underwater noises? | Science & Tech News
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Eighty years after they were deployed for the first time to detect Nazi submarines during the Second World War, sonobuoys are aiding the hunt for missing Titanic explorers. The underwater sonar devices picked up banging noises in the area where the Titan submersible vanished, as searches continue for the vessel that dropped off the radar…
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Scientists use AI and underwater microphones to detect tsunamis and earthquakes | UK News
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An early warning system for tsunamis and underwater earthquakes – powered by artificial intelligence – has been developed by scientists. A team at Cardiff University has been able to monitor the movement of tectonic plates in real time, combining technology such as underwater microphones with AI. Experts have already used sound recordings to detect 200…