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In 2015, scientists released pink dye off California to mimic pollution; waves drove it nearly 8 miles a day, carrying the plume toward San Diego Bay

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Researchers used bright pink dye as a stand-in for pollution in a 2015 coastal experiment. (AI-generated/ChatGPT)

Imagine a beach where the waves suddenly turn bright pink. In 2015, scientists made that happen on purpose off Southern California. According to Scripps Institution of Oceanography, researchers conducted three experiments near Imperial Beach, releasing non-toxic, bright pink fluorescent dye to see how it moved along the coast. The dye was used to simulate pollution. … Read more

Meet Samuel Henderson, the 12-year-old who can mimic more than 100 bird calls and is now going viral for his unusual talent

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Meet Samuel Henderson, the 12-year-old who can mimic more than 100 bird calls and is now going viral for his unusual talent

A 12-year-old boy has gained millions of views on social media by copying the calls of more than 100 bird species using only his throat, tongue and hands. Samuel Henderson, a middle school student from the United States, began practicing bird calls as a hobby in his family’s garden. Videos of his bird imitations have … Read more