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 […]