Exploring the Science Behind Mysterious Glowing Ocean

For centuries, sailors have marveled at “milky seas,” glowing patches of ocean seen on moonless nights. Captain Kempthorne’s 1849 account described it as a phosphorescent expanse resembling snow. Despite historical sightings, scientific sampling began only in 1985, leading to ongoing research to understand this captivating phenomenon and its ecological significance.

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42,000-Year-Old Evidence of Maritime Activities Discovered in Indonesia

New evidence of human occupation dating back 42,000 years in southeast Indonesia sheds light on the migration route taken by some of the first humans to arrive in the region. A study from The Australian National University (ANU) reveals that the discovery at Elivavan on Indonesia’s Tanimbar islands is significant due to its location near the ‘Sahul shelf,’ which includes modern-day Australia and New Guinea.

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