We know more about the Moon’s surface than Earth’s ocean floor — but that’s changing fast. A NASA-supported team used a ...
Diplomats from more than 30 nations have criticized a proposal that could allow the start of seabed mining as soon as 2027.
Scientists have discovered a hidden ocean deep beneath Earth’s surface—one that could transform what we know about the planet ...
The Saya de Malha Bank is one of the world’s largest seagrass fields and the planet’s most important carbon sinks. It faces incalculable risks that threaten the future of humanity.
Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, a ...
Countries have debated for decades whether to allow mining on the ocean floor, a potential trove of critical minerals. Now, ...
Scientists uncover surprising evidence that the Kerguelen hotspot, responsible for the 5,000-kilometer-long Ninetyeast Ridge, ...
A hidden ecosystem of giant sea spiders, octopuses, and other stunning sea creatures shows how life can flourish even when sealed off from the surface by a thick layer of ice.
Children are always asking "Why?" As they experience things for the first time, it's natural to want to find out more. But as ...
Researchers have found new evidence for a massive subsurface ocean on Mars, again raising the possibility of microbial life.