China’s New Dive Robot Plunges Nearly 20,000 Feet in Maiden Deep-Sea Trial China has taken another step forward in deep-sea exploration with the successful maiden trial of its new dive robot, which plunged nearly 20,000 feet below the ocean’s surface. This remarkable feat marks a significant achievement in China’s efforts to lead the way in […]
Chinese scientists uncover strange life forms at 31,000 feet below the Pacific Ocean
Chinese scientists uncover strange life forms at 31,000 feet below the Pacific Ocean A research team led by scientists from the Chinese Academy of Sciences has discovered extraordinary and previously unknown life forms thriving in the depths of the Pacific Ocean. At a depth of 31,000 feet, where immense pressure and darkness make survival seemingly […]
China’s new ocean drilling vessel could dig 6.8 miles underneath to study Earth’s crust
China’s Cutting-Edge Ocean Drilling Vessel: Unveiling the Mysteries of Earth’s Crust Human imagination has long been captivated by the idea of venturing below the Earth’s surface. The depths of the oceans, in particular, have always held a special allure, hiding countless secrets and mysteries waiting to be unraveled. Recently, China has taken a groundbreaking step […]
117-million-year-old deep-sea mud waves unlock Atlantic Ocean’s birth story
117-million-year-old deep-sea mud waves unlock Atlantic Ocean’s birth story The Atlantic Ocean is the second-largest of Earth’s five oceans. It formed from the dramatic separation of the supercontinent Pangaea into Laurasia and Gondwana around 200 million years ago. This geological event reshaped the world as we know it, giving rise to the vast Atlantic Ocean […]
Tuna-inspired robotic fin can help deep-sea drones swim better than fish
Tuna-inspired robotic fin can help deep-sea drones swim better than fish A team at the University of Maryland (UMD) is advancing underwater drone technology by developing a revolutionary tuna-inspired robotic fin. This innovative design is set to enhance the agility and efficiency of deep-sea drones, surpassing the swimming capabilities of even the most adept marine […]