Argo Program's floats sustain global ocean health tracking, according to experts

New scientific commentary highlights the importance of the Argo Program
The Argo Program has deployed a global network of more than 4,200 robotic floats to collect detailed data about oceanographic conditions, providing valuable insight into ocean health for more than 25 years. Credit: Angela Klemmedson/GO-BGC

Understanding marine life, ecosystems and processes depends on high-quality, publicly available data. The Argo Program is the dominant source of ocean data, helping scientists worldwide assess and track global ocean health.

Madison Beer Engaged To Justin Herbert: The Singer & NFL Star’s Net Worths

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Justin Herbert and Madison Beer attend the 68th GRAMMY Awards Pre-GRAMMY Gala & GRAMMY Salute to Industry Icons Honoring Avery Lipman & Monte Lipman on January 31, 2026 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images for The Recording Academy)

Zelensky and Netanyahu meet Trump as wars in Ukraine and Iran drag on

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Ukraine is seeking Patriot air defence missiles to combat Russian aerial attacks

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Aston Villa: Villa youngsters show promise despite defeat to Real Sociedad

This season will see a new version of Aston Villa under Unai Emery.

A 4-2 defeat to Real Sociedad on Tuesday will irritate their perfectionist head coach, but there is plenty of time for him to fine-tune the Europa League holders before the start of the new campaign.

MCP startup Runlayer accuses Rippling of stealing its product idea

Runlayer, a startup that offers a secure Model Context Protocol gateway — a standard for letting AI models and agents securely pull in outside data and tools — has filed a lawsuit against HR software startup Rippling, according to the complaint seen by TechCrunch.

Diets high in a particular type of fat help protect bees against pesticides

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Diets rich in polyunsaturated fatty acids—a type of fat that supports brain function, cell growth and heart health—may help protect honey bees against the toxic effects of pesticides, according to a study led by researchers at Penn State.

Hollywood Foreign Press Association Sues Penske Media Corporation Over Golden Globes Purchase

The Hollywood Foreign Press Association filed an antitrust lawsuit Tuesday against Penske Media Corporation, the parent of Variety, over the 2023 acquisition of the Golden Globe Awards.

The suit, filed in federal court in Los Angeles, accuses PMC of taking control of the awards show through a “sham process tainted by fraud.” It also alleges that PMC instigated a boycott against the Globes to weaken the show and make it vulnerable to a takeover.

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Kyiv warns Iran against escalation after Ukraine’s Caspian Sea attack

Kyiv claims its Caspian Sea strike targeted Russian warships, denying intent to harm civilian vessels or individuals.

Ukraine’s foreign minister says ⁠he called his Iranian counterpart following Tehran’s denunciation of a Ukrainian drone attack on one ⁠of its ships, warning him against escalation.