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One Scientist May Have Finally Figured Out the Mystery of Why a Civil War Submarine Sank
A Navy engineer used creative modeling and her knowledge of underwater explosions to tackle the century-old Hunley conundrum
How Microscopic Algae Kick-Started Life As We Know It
Some 650 million years ago, algae took over the seas, which may have been a needed spark in the formation of complex life
A Blueprint for Genetically Engineering a Super Coral
Why some researchers are proposing a drastic measure to save a threatened ecosystem
This Tiny, Bulbous-Nosed Shark Glows in the Dark
After 17 years of study, scientists finally confirm that the oddball creature is a new species
How One Bad Science Headline Can Echo Across the Internet
Recent articles claiming birth control causes “transgender" fish show how science communication can mislead—even when it relies on facts
Ten Things We've Learned about Sharks Since Last Shark Week
In light of Shark Week 2017, here are some revelations about the fearsome fish we’ve made in the past year
Snooty, World's Oldest Captive Manatee, Dies in Accident
The 69-year-old sea cow was the mascot for the South Florida Museum
Found: New Species of Ocean Sunfish, the World’s Largest Bony Fish
After identifying genetic traces of the creature, one researcher spent years searching for the aquatic beast
The Painstaking Process of Preserving a 400-Pound Blue Whale Heart
This massive specimen is now on display in Canada’s Royal Ontario Museum
Thousands of Mysterious Yellow "Sponges" Wash Up On French Beaches
Though experts were initially stumped, the substance has now been identified
Watch the Sri Lankan Navy Rescue an Elephant Stranded at Sea
It took 12 hours for a team of navy personnel, divers and wildlife officials to pull the creature back to shore
Why The First Complete Map of the Ocean Floor Is Stirring Controversial Waters
Charting these watery depths could transform oceanography. It could also aid deep sea miners looking for profit
Deep-Water Corals Glow for Their Lives
New research sheds light on the secrets of fluorescent coral reefs
Forget Dinos: Horseshoe Crabs Are Stranger, More Ancient—And Still Alive Today
But now evolution’s ultimate survivors may be in danger
Why Ancient Roman Concrete Is So Strong
A rare chemical reaction strengthens it even today—and that could help threatened coastal communities
Mexico Will Use Dolphins to Herd the Endangered Vaquita to Safety
Mine-hunting dolphins will help researchers transfer the remaining creatures into marine sanctuaries
These Fanciful Microbes Need Your Coloring Skills
A vast microscopic world writhes around you. Now a coloring book lets you bring wee beasts and beauties to life
The Crazy Story of the 1946 Bikini Atoll Nuclear Tests
They were the first time that a nuclear weapon had been deployed since the 1945 attacks on Japan
Coral Reefs Sound Like Popcorn, and That’s a Good Thing
The oceans boast a vibrant soundscape, but we may be slowly silencing their symphonies
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