But what causes waves? Well, kinetic energy from the wind moves air across the sea. The air drags along the surface, piling water up into ripples and waves. The stronger the wind, the bigger the wave.

Created by wind over the sea, it’s one part ... Under the water, subsea connectors are waiting to be plugged in like extension cords to wave energy converters developed by teams around the ...

Researchers would need to factor in disturbances from natural waves at sea that could destroy the water patterns if these sea waves are too strong. As the water patterns are not easily disrupted ...

Wind and waves are set to be included in calculations of the size of countries' economies for the first time, as part of changes approved at the United Nations. Assets like oilfields were already ...

Researchers manipulated water waves to move ping pong balls with a level of precision that seems straight out of a sci-fi movie.

But very large storms with high, sustained winds can generate waves with periods of more than 20 seconds. These waves travel ...

TOMS RIVER -- A strong west wind and circular waves drew surfers Thursday to Ortley Beach, where weather and beach replenishment work lead to ideal conditions for riding waves. Ben Gravy ...