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Classic literature still offers rich lessons about life in the deep blue sea

When OceanGate, the deep-sea exploration enterprise, created a promotional video for its ill-fated US$250,000-per-head trip to see the wreck of the Titanic, it told prospective passengers to “Get ready for what Jules Verne could only imagine – a 12,500-foot journey to the bottom of the sea.” Those behind the video…

The Conversation

What causes the strange green flash at sunset and sunrise on Earth?

There are very special cases, when the sky is very clear and exceptionally transparent, that a green flash can be glimpsed just as the very topmost part of the sun is rising or setting.

Space

"I do like a good yarn!" Rick Wakeman and Journey To The Centre Of The Earth

As he prepared to bring a live version of his classic solo album to the stage 40 years later, Rick Wakeman looked back on the epic Journey To The Centre Of Earth

Louder

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Meet the Texan octogenarians 'taking an adventure' around the world in 80 days

Taking inspiration from Jules Verne's novel Around the World in 80 Days, Ellie Hamby and Sandy Hazelip are currently completing the Australian leg of their journey.

ABC News

New film explores Scotland's 'fascinating' historic connections with Europe

A NEW film delving into Scotland’s historic connections with Europe by Billy Kay is set to be released this week.

The National (Scotland)

The not-so-queer case of Disney's flop

The far right is blaming the inclusion of a gay son for its failure. Of course that isn't why, but there are others

Salon

A hydrogen pipeline is being built between Barcelona and Marseille – but can it help in the transition to cleaner energy?

In 1874, Jules Verne wrote in his novel The Mysterious Island:

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Easy like Sunday morning

The voyage of discovery is not in seeking new landscapes but in having new eyes: Marcel Proust

The Hindu

‘Strange World’ creators talk old-school adventures and the importance of legacy

Watching the trailer for “Strange World,” the latest film from Disney animation, it’s easy to get a Jules Verne vibe. And according to director Don Hall, that’s entirely on purpose.

Orlando Sentinel

Liverpool teacher makes 'one of the greatest discoveries in literary history'

Retired Liverpool teacherJohn Lamb recently made the discovery

Liverpool Echo

Chocolate shark in world record territory

The aim is to set a new world record.

Newcastle Herald

Uncovering links between Birkenhead and the father of science fiction

Cammell Laird shipyard was referenced in Jules Verne's classic sci-fi novel 20,000 Leagues Under the Sea

Liverpool Echo

Around The World In 80 Days: Passenger’s Journal Documents A World Trip Inspired By The Famous Novel

A journal written by a passenger on the first commercial cruise around the world which was inspired by the adventures of Phileas Fogg by French author Jules Verne is going on sale.

Zenger

70 years ago, the world united for a monumental scientific project — and kicked off the Space Race

In the 1950s, the world was abuzz with scientific pursuit. The International Geophysical Year ushered in the Space Age on the backs of the Cold War.

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Mountain records, bartered art and brand new doctors – take the Thursday quiz

Fifteen questions on general knowledge and topical trivia plus a few jokes every Thursday – how will you fare?

Salon

"Around the World in 80 Days" twist end

Ashley Pharoah spoke to Salon about staying faithful to Jules Verne (to a point)

The Hindu

An Indian Captain Nemo

Diving deep into Jules Vernes’ literary universe

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