We pushed this test further than ever to see just how deep it could actually go. The final result is more surprising than ...

This article was originally featured on MIT Press Reader. This article is excerpted from James Lawrence Powell’s book “Mysteries of the Deep“. When HMS Challenger set sail in 1872, some scientists ...

In sickness and in health. That’s the traditional vow that couples make when they get married. Maybe some people make a similar type of promise to their pets. Pets get sick. Plants get sick. People ...

So, you've binged a few treasure-hunting shows and now you're wondering if your own old detector in the garage can find you a pirate chest. One of the first questions that may pop up in your head ...

(via MinuteEarth) Krubera Cave, one of our planet’s deepest known caves, extends 2200 meters into the earth – that’s a depth of nearly six Empire State Buildings. Or at least, that's as far down as ...