Voyage of Discovery : An Art Exhibit Explores Polar Transformations

A new AAAS (American Association for the Advancement of Science) exhibition takes gallery visitors on an imaginary journey to a polar region in the throes of climate change.
The Danube Carries 1,500 Tons Of Plastic Litter Into The Black Sea

Researchers from Vienna University have found shocking results when examining samples from the Danube’s water: there are less fish larvae in the river than drifting plastic items. On average, there are 317 plastic items while only 275 fish larvae in 1,000 m³ of water. Even the researchers were surprised by the results.