Minnetonka student heads to international science fair for Bubble Butt Syndrome engineering project  SW News MediaMINNETONKA — “Bubble butt” is a hard phrase to take seriously, but one senior from Minnetonka High School is trying to fix a very se …

Continuing impacts of Deepwater Horizon oil spill: Findings reveal that restoration of marsh vegetation is key to overall recovery  Science DailyNine years ago tomorrow -- April 20, 2010 -- crude oil began leaking from the Deepwater Horizon drill …

Beto O'Rourke's Vote to Lift the Oil Export Ban Looms Over His Climate Record  Mother JonesThis story was originally published by HuffPost and is shared here as part of the Climate Desk collaboration. In 2015, current Democratic presidential cand …

Unique oil-eating bacteria found in world's deepest ocean trench, Mariana Trench  Science DailyResearch that reveals what lies at the bottom of the deepest part of the ocean -- the Mariana Trench. Until now, scientists knew more about Mars than t …

U.S. producers pulled 15 oil rigs out of service last week  ChronThe U.S. lost 15 oil rigs last week and added one gas rig, showing that even after a slight recovery the week prior, producers are still being cautious in the U.S.. Read more https: …

Transitioning old oil rigs into permanent reefs  Science DailyOffshore oil platforms have an immense presence, physically, financially and environmentally. Some 6000 rigs pump petroleum and natural gas worldwide. Read more https://www.sciencedail …

Trump Administration Authorizes Seismic Testing For Oil And Gas Off Florida's Atlantic Coast  WLRNThe Trump Administration has approved the search for oil and natural gas off the Atlantic coast. Late last month, the federal government gave green …

Science DailyDeepwater Horizon oil spill's dramatic effect on stingrays' sensory abilitiesScience DailyResults of the study, confirm that exposure to crude oil, at concentrations mimicking those measured in coastal areas following the Deepwater Hor …

Moneycontrol.comVedanta wins 10-year extension for Rajasthan oil blockMoneycontrol.comVedanta Ltd has won a 10-year extension of its contract for the prolific Rajasthan oil block, but on condition that it pays a higher share of profit to the government, th …

As Canadian oil exports increase, research explores effects of crude oil on native salmonEurekAlert (press release)New Orleans (October 28, 2018)--Oil spills spell disaster for affected wildlife, leading to a number of detrimental outcomes, including suffo …