oceans
It Used to be an Oil Ship. Now It Helps Scientists Understand the Ocean.
The giant OceanXplorer ship explores the depths of our oceans, crewed by people trying to expand our knowledge of the deep sea.
Scientists Discover New Trigger for Mass Extinction of All Deep Ocean Life
The movement of continents over millions of years plays a surprising role in the survival of marine life, a new study reports.
Remains of Ancient Giant Sea Creatures Found In Swiss Alps
“Those that we find in the Alps are really kind of ghosts,” said the study's lead author. “We know they are there. We know they're giant."
Nobody Knows What Megalodon Really Looked Like, Scientists Say
The appearance of the biggest shark ever remains a mystery.
An ‘Extinct’ Crystal May Help Explain the Origin of Earth’s Oceans
Earth’s water may have seeped up from its depths, as opposed to being delivered by impacts from outer space, according to a new study.
Extreme Heat is the ‘New Normal’ in Earth’s Oceans, Study Warns
“It's telling us, right now, that it is out of balance. It is extremely hot," said the study's co-author.
How Scientists Will Look for Alien Life on Ocean Moons
Planetary scientist Jonathan Lunine talks about missions to Titan, Europa, and Enceladus in a new episode of Motherboard’s Space Show.
Sea Snakes Attacking Humans Probably Just Horny, Scientists Say
Sea snake attacks are mysterious and sometimes deadly, and now scientists say they may just be 'highly aroused.'
Scientists Want to Smell Ocean Radiation to Predict Tsunamis
We don’t know a whole lot about how radioactive the ocean is, but it would help predict disasters if we did.
Oops, This Dredging Company Lost Its Deep Sea Mining Robot
Global Sea Mineral Resources' Patina II separated from a lifting point this week, 13,000 feet below the ocean.
Underwater Volcanoes Generate Enough Energy to Power the Entire US, Study Finds
Even if we can't capture their energy, these powerful eruptions can teach us about how life may have formed on Earth.
All Kinds of Marine Animals Are Mysteriously Circling in Bizarre Discovery
Turtles, seals, sharks, whales, and penguins all swim in unexplained circles that may signal an intuitive connection to the Earth's geomagnetic field.