Archeology
Lost continent found after 375 years
It took scientists 375 years to discover the world's eighth continent.
Underwater
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AI - Artificial intelligence
AI Robot Fish Helps Scientists Monitor and Protect Marine Ecosystems
Autonomous fish can collect eDNA samples and film underwater, providing a detailed panorama of the underground environment without negatively affecting seabed organisms.
Scientific works
Fehmarnbelt - The world's longest undersea tunnel
Denmark and Germany will soon be connected by an 18km underwater tunnel. The project is expected to be completed in 2029.
Science story
Project Ichthyander sent people to the sea to live under the Soviet Union
The world's first experiments on human underwater life were conducted in the waters of Crimea in the former Soviet Union.
Oceanography
1,000m tall 'strange object' emerges off California coast
The Saildrone Surveyor ocean mapping mission has discovered a giant, hot, strange object unlike anything seen on Earth before.
Animal world
The mystery of the tiny animal that can live up to 100 years old, eating no more than 10 times
This little creature can live up to 100 years without eating too many times. What's the secret?
New technology
China develops laser radar that can 'find a needle in a haystack'
Xiamen University's lidar (laser radar) system can operate at a depth of one kilometer and detect oil spills from a distance of 12 meters.
Animal world
Unique techniques help animals 'survive' through winter
Digging burrows in the ground, hibernating and breathing underwater, or huddling together to keep warm... are some
Archeology
New details about mysterious shipwreck in Norway's largest lake
A shipwreck discovered during a search for discarded wartime ammunition in Norway's Lake Mjøsa has been identified as a local ship from 700 years ago.
Animal world
The Truth About Fat Hippos: They Eat Very Little, Walk Like Ballet, And Make Sunscreen
Hippos are the terror of Africa. Weighing up to tons and with tusks half a meter long, they are not afraid to fight any creature.
New technology
Rescue robot, capable of quickly saving drowning people
This robot will emerge from underwater and rescue drowning people immediately after receiving a signal.
Oceanography
Images of the 'underground world' just discovered at the bottom of the sea
Scientists have discovered animal communities such as tube worms and snails living in underwater volcanic caves, previously unknown ecosystems.
Oceanography
Titan submarine crushed, 5 people on board died
The US Coast Guard said debris recovered showed the Titan submarine had been sunk.
New technology
Octopus-inspired underwater sticky device
In testing, the adhesive device with a curved, elastic body and deformable membrane was able to maintain its strength through 100 cycles.
Videos
How was the world's longest submerged tube tunnel built?
The Fehmarnbelt tunnel connecting Germany and Denmark is about 18 km long, made up of 89 sections and is expected to be completed in 2029.