"It's crazy to think that we don't have a complete map of our planet," one researcher involved in a project to map the entire seafloor by 2030 told Live Science. When you purchase through links on our ...

In an exciting development in the pursuit of extraterrestrial life, NASA has uncovered and mapped out underground oceans on several moons. This major technological achievement could potentially open ...

In 2019, the multimillionaire and explorer Victor Vescovo made headlines when he became the first person to visit the deepest parts of all five of Earth’s oceans. But arguably the real star of the ...

Scientists have revealed how much of the vast deep ocean floor humankind has observed, and it's a staggeringly small amount. According to a new study published May 7 in the journal Science Advances, ...

Despite the deep ocean floor coating some 66% of our planet's surface, we haven't explored 99.999% of it, study finds. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission.

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Tony Bradley covers the intersection of tech and entertainment. Space exploration often takes center stage in both fiction and non ...

Despite covering most of Earth's surface and providing crucial resources, the deep ocean remains largely unseen and misunderstood. A recent study published in Science Advances reveals that humanity ...

When I think about exploring the ocean, I think about the discovery of giant tube worms. They live in super- hot, mineral-rich water deep in the ocean. They don’t do normal things like eat or poop – ...

You can listen to our podcast on Apple Podcasts and Spotify each week. Follow this link if you're listening on Apple News. This week, we chat with journalist Laura Trethewey, author of The Deepest Map ...

What lurks beneath the waves? State-of-the-art robots, ships, and submersibles are helping a new generation of explorers finally understand the most mysterious habitat on Earth. Sperm whales can hold ...