They Built a Massive Machine at the Bottom of the Sea—To Catch Ghost Particles From the Hidden Universe

Deep-sea sensors detected the most energetic neutrino ever recorded.
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The controversy over deep-sea mining, explained

Proponents say they want to dredge the seafloor for metals needed for clean technology. Indigenous Pacific Islanders call it a threat to life, culture, and the ocean itself.

Mining the deep ocean

Renewable technologies need a multitude of critical minerals. The seabed could supply these riches. But at what cost?
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Mining the deep ocean: Commercial harvesting push

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Countries are negotiating rules to mine the deep sea. The U.S. is pushing ahead alone

With growing interest in mining critical metals from the seafloor, countries are now negotiating international rules. The Trump administration is forging ahead on its own, speeding up environmental ...
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Deep sea mining test uncovered multiple new species

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Trump is obsessed with critical minerals. There’s a new, dangerous place he’s seeking them

President Donald Trump is laser-focused on securing high-value critical minerals for the United States, whether through pushing to buy Greenland or demanding a share of Ukraine’s resources. But ...