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    To bridge the gap between the future vision and the current situation,  collaboration among nations is vital for exploration and development into the deep sea. Exploration into the deep sea can be undertaken in a similar manner like Elon Musk's SpaceX project. SpaceX introduced commercial space travel for the wealth, sending astronauts to the International Space Station. Using a similar approach, private industries can send people who are willing to pay for it to the deep sea for exploration. (e.g. OceanGate who conducted commercial exploration to the wreckage site of the Titanic) SpaceX project also prioritises safety in its missions, therefore deep-sea exploration also requires similar emphasis. For instance, United Nations should hold conference to address the issue of deep sea exploration as well as draft out robust safety protocols and international agreement on the extent to which deep sea should be developed and regulated. taking inspiration from Elon Musk's SpaceX p

    On the land, people move by car and trains. On the sky, people move by planes. In the deep sea, people move by... YES, the submersible. It takes about an hour for a regular person to swim 2~4 kilometres, way slower than walking on a flat land. Therefore, innovative transportation methods become crucial for interconnectivity in the deep sea.     Submersible vehicles would be built with robust materials that can withstand the extreme pressure of the deep sea. To ensure the structural integrity of the submersible in extreme conditions, reinforced alloys, carbon fibre composites and advanced polymers with high strength would be used in constructing the submersible, at the same time ensuring the light weight of the submersible. Submersibles would feature a streamlined shape to reduce resistance and improve manoeuvrability in the water. This design would allow for efficient movement through the deep sea, minimising energy consumption and maximising efficiency.      The submersible would

      Communication is particularly difficult in the deep sea, as traditional forms of communication, such as radio waves or optical signals, experience significant loss and degradation as they propagate through the water. The absorption of these waves limit their transferrable range and make reliable long-distance communication challenging. The immense water pressure in the deep sea also makes it hard for cables and equipment as they are vulnerable to extreme conditions and predatory animals. Hence, to establish a reliable connection and communication in the deep sea, scientist must push the boundaries of technology.     One approach to deep sea communication is, of course the bioluminescent  signalling. (pardon my obsession with bioluminescent fishes) Drawing inspiration from the mesmerizing bioluminescent displays of deep-sea organisms, engineers could perform genetic engineering on fishes to emit specific light patterns and  colours in response to encoded messages. To make sure tha

       In 30-40 years, advancement in underwater architecture have made it possible for humans to establish settlements beneath the sea. As land resources become increasing limited with the increase in human population worldwide, scientists and researches might propose living under water as a way to expand living space.  This is because the ocean covers 71 percent of the earth's total surface, offering ample room for underwater habitats. Environmentalists agree to this alternatives as the ocean represents a largely untapped resource, and utilising it is a sustainable alternative. Self-sufficient and eco-friendly underwater habitats will be built to reduce the strain on land-based resources such as fossil fuels and non-renewable energy, as well as minimise the carbon footprint associated with traditional construction. deep sea creatures     Since no sunlight can penetrate through the dense water, scientists study bioilluminescent fishes to act as light sources. These fishes can be g

   If you see a random string of integer on your crush's instagram profile, you might wonder what they're up to. It's an app called 'Threads" released on this Wednesday, 4th July. If you have a look of the interface and how it works, you will be surprised by the resemblance of it with twitter. Some might of as far as calling it a "twitter killer". YES, it's a fight between Mark Zuckerberg and Elon Mask.  Elon Musk threw shade at threads on a tweet      It is an app designed specifically for close friends, where they can have private conversations and share their threads. As my friend will call it, 'a more halal version of twitter' as Threads has stricter content policy against explicit nudity.      Sometimes I wondered, how long will my social media profile last? Like when will people stop using instagram and move on to the next whatever online platform? Not to be cliché, but I'm really sick of seeing people sharing their glamorous sides

      In the golden age of flying, passengers sat in wide, cushy seats, enjoyed full-course meals and smoked as much as they wanted. In the late sixties and seventies, planes have huge lounges, pubs and piano bars. But modern day air travel is a far cry from what it used to be. Most of the time, passengers find themselves cramped between seats.  Passengers on board the Comet 4, in 1958 You've probably hated budget airlines like Airasia for almost never being on time or rescheduling your flight for no reason. But budget airlines have revolutionised the aviation industry by offering affordable flying options to travellers, making it possible for more people to fly to their destinations without having to fork up a small fortune on a plane ticket. Budget airlines in Malaysia like Airasia, Malindo Air, Firefly, and Scoot provide competitive fares with some compromise in the additional services they provide on board.  Passengers plays cards while having drinks in 1936      Budget airline