Water
Unraveling the Secrets of the Long-Lost Shipwrecks in the Bahamas
Using historical records, a new initiative has identified and mapped 176 wrecks in the region
Untold Stories of American History
When Private Beaches Served as a Refuge for the Chesapeake Bay's Black Elite
During the Jim Crow era, working-class Washingtonians' recreation options were far more limited—and dangerous
Great White Sharks Come Much Closer to Swimmers Than Thought in Southern California
Juvenile white sharks and humans overlap 97 percent of the time in some warm Pacific waters, a new study finds
Lost for 50 Years, Mysterious Australian Shipwreck Has Finally Been Found
The "Blythe Star" sank off the coast of Tasmania in 1973, heralding improvements to the country's maritime safety laws
Why Did the Water in Venice's Grand Canal Turn Bright Green?
Authorities have determined what substance caused the abnormal hue, but they still don't know who is responsible
This New Device Generates Electricity From Thin Air
Nearly any material covered with tiny holes can derive energy from humidity, per a new study, opening doors to more sustainable power
The U.S. Is Giving Away Lighthouses for Free
While they are no longer a navigational necessity, the guiding lights have histories worth preserving
Sand Dune Features Hint at 'Recent' Water Flow on Mars
Between 1.4 million and 400,000 years ago, liquid salt water may have made cracks and crusts near the Martian equator, per data from China's Zhurong rover
Untold Stories of American History
How the U.S. Almost Became a Nation of Hippo Ranchers
In 1910, a failed House bill sought to increase the availability of low-cost meat by importing hippopotamuses that would be killed to make "lake cow bacon"
Octopuses May Have Vivid Nightmares, Video Suggests
Costello, a male Brazilian reef octopus, had "bizarre" defensive outbursts while sleeping in a lab
Who Wants to Buy the Creepy Dolls and Bowling Balls That Wash Up on Texas Beaches?
Hundreds of eclectic items were auctioned off to help fund the rehabilitation of sea turtles and birds
On This Disputed River, Progress May Mean a Return to the Past
Winding through British Columbia and Washington, the Skagit has a history that reflects competing conceptions of advancement
States Propose Landmark Deal to Conserve the Colorado River
The water cuts suggested by California, Arizona and Nevada are not as ambitious as those proposed by the federal government, but they will buy time
Orcas Are Ramming Into Ships Off Europe's Coast
One researcher says this may be a response to a "critical moment of agony" a female orca experienced with a boat
Common Chemical Strongly Linked to Parkinson's
Service members stationed at Camp Lejeune, where water was contaminated, had a 70 percent greater risk of developing the movement disorder, new study finds
Swimmer Stumbles Upon 1,800-Year-Old Marble Columns From Shipwreck Off Israel’s Coast
The artifacts help settle an unanswered question about ancient architectural materials
Airbnb Names the Top Trending Destinations for Summer 2023
From relaxing beach towns to historic European cities, these popular spots will soon be bustling with vacationers
For the First Time in a Century, Paris Is Making the Seine Swimmable
The city's ambitious project will allow Olympians, and later the French public, to return to the famous river's waters
The World’s Most Grueling Race Journeys 1,000 Miles Down the Yukon
In a test of skill and courage, competitors navigate dangerous river rapids, narrow channels and rummaging bears in the wilds of Alaska and Canada
Platypuses Return to Australia's Oldest National Park
The egg-laying mammals haven't been seen at the site since the 1970s, but scientists hope the newly released creatures can re-establish a population
