Oil : Science World Report

Dec 15, 2014 08:45 AM EST

Social Oil Microbes Exchange Genes Deep Within the Earth

Scientists have now found that microbes living within oil reserves are actually social creatures that have exchanged genes for eons.

Sep 24, 2014 12:33 PM EDT

Recreational Activities May be Polluting Our Oceans with Oil

Scientists have found that recreational activity is a major pollutant on the Canadian coast of the Pacific Ocean, reveal the importance of monitoring marina discharges.

Aug 09, 2014 05:18 AM EDT

Researchers Release Oil into the North Sea to Investigate How to Respond to a Spill

The immediate aftermath of an oil spill can be a crucial time for responders. Yet how exactly should we respond?

Apr 24, 2014 11:57 AM EDT

Arctic Waters at Risk from Oil Spills: New Report Reveals Necessity of Infrastructure

Ice is melting in the Arctic waters, opening them up to commercial activities. Now, researchers have revealed that the current oil response tools for a potential spill aren't nearly good enough to deal with an oil spill.

Feb 14, 2014 02:52 PM EST

Gulf of Mexico Oil Spill Causes Heart Attacks in Tuna Fish

Back in April of 2010, the BP’s Deepwater Horizon oil rig exploded after a gas leak occurred on board. The fire burned for 36 hours in the Gulf of Mexico and hydrocarbons were released into the waters before the well was sealed. This has had a negative effect on some marine life.

Jan 23, 2014 05:13 PM EST

Deepwater Horizon: Identifying Harmful Elements of Persisting Oil

Scientists are unraveling the composition of persisting oil residues collected from Gulf of Mexico beaches following the Deepwater Horizon disaster, insisting on further assessment of the toxic impact of these chemical remnants on the marine ecosystem.

Jun 18, 2013 05:45 PM EDT

Delaying Peak-Oil With Nanoparticles

When petroleum companies abandon an oil well, more than half the reservoir's oil is usually left behind as too difficult to recover. Now, however, much of the residual oil can be recovered with the help of nanoparticles and a simple law of physics.