10 Facts About the Portuguese Man O’ War
The Portuguese Man O' War might look like a bloated jellyfish, but it’s actually a strange amalgamation of tiny life forms.
2023-09-01 05:15
California authorities destroy 2,000 bottles of wine illegally fermented under the ocean
Agencies in Santa Barbara, California, destroyed 2,000 bottles of wine that were sold by Ocean Fathoms, the office of the city's district attorney announced last week. Starting in 2017, the company was sinking crates full of bottles without a proper permit in hand from the California Coastal Commission and US Army Corps of Engineers.
2023-08-19 06:45
Judge sides with 16 activists in Montana climate case
They alleged the state’s pro-fossil fuel policies violated their right to a healthy environment.
2023-08-15 05:46
5 of History’s Most Horrible Mutinies
The mutiny on the 'Bounty' has inspired multiple movies, but the 'Hermione' revolt was way bloodier.
2023-08-10 00:29
Nearly 60,000 Beluga Whales Are Migrating from the Arctic Into Canada—and Webcams Will Capture Their Journey
Thousands of beluga whales are swimming south, and you can watch their progress live.
2023-07-29 01:23
10 Surprising Facts About Rogue Waves
These freak waves are rare and unpredictable—and are believed to have caused numerous shipwrecks.
2023-07-14 00:18
New Zealand bans plastic bags for fresh produce in supermarkets
Supermarkets already ban take-home bags but now thin bags used for vegetables will be outlawed too.
2023-07-03 13:53
Submarine vs. Submersible: What’s the Difference?
There’s a reason nobody’s referring to the missing ‘Titanic’ submersible as a submarine.
2023-06-22 02:49
This Interactive Shark Attack Map Shows It’s Safe to Go Back in the Water
Shark attacks are rare—and when they do happen, they’re usually not deadly.
2023-06-19 23:21