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Nuclear Particles From Cold War Atomic Bomb Tests Found In Creatures 36,000 Feet Below Sea Level

Researchers found nuclear particles inside crustaceans living seven miles below sea level, including in the remote depths of the Mariana Trench.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2019

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Nuclear Particles From Cold War Atomic Bomb Tests Found In Creatures 36,000 Feet Below Sea Level

Researchers found nuclear particles inside crustaceans living seven miles below sea level, including in the remote depths of the Mariana Trench.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2019

Frenchman Completes 4-Month-Long Voyage Across The Atlantic In A Giant Barrel

The 72-year-old spent four months at sea in the unusual vessel and brought a fishing rod, foie gras, and wine on his trip.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2019

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Frenchman Completes 4-Month-Long Voyage Across The Atlantic In A Giant Barrel

The 72-year-old spent four months at sea in the unusual vessel and brought a fishing rod, foie gras, and wine on his trip.

By Natasha Ishak • May 8, 2019

Two Plastic Bags And A Balloon Found In Dead Baby Dolphin Stranded On Florida Beach

This dolphin is part of a population of just 600 now facing dangers like the threat of ocean pollution.

By Natasha Ishak • Apr 30, 2019

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Two Plastic Bags And A Balloon Found In Dead Baby Dolphin Stranded On Florida Beach

This dolphin is part of a population of just 600 now facing dangers like the threat of ocean pollution.

By Natasha Ishak • April 30, 2019

The World’s Largest Underwater Restaurant Just Opened In Norway — And It’s Breathtaking

"Under" is the world's largest underwater restaurant that sits submerged 16 feet in the North Sea.

By Erin Kelly • Apr 17, 2019

The World’s Largest Underwater Restaurant Just Opened In Norway — And It’s Breathtaking

"Under" is the world's largest underwater restaurant that sits submerged 16 feet in the North Sea.

By Erin Kelly • April 17, 2019

Dead Whale Washes Ashore In The Philippines With 88 Pounds Of Plastic In Its Stomach

Darrell Blatchley has recovered 61 whales and dolphins in the last 10 years, 57 of which have died from plastic pollution. Still, he's never seen such a horrific amount of plastic ingested by one whale.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 18, 2019

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Dead Whale Washes Ashore In The Philippines With 88 Pounds Of Plastic In Its Stomach

Darrell Blatchley has recovered 61 whales and dolphins in the last 10 years, 57 of which have died from plastic pollution. Still, he's never seen such a horrific amount of plastic ingested by one whale.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 18, 2019

Comb Jellies Have An Anus That Magically Disappears When It’s Not Needed

Unlike jellyfish, comb jellies don't have mouths that serve as both an anus and a mouth. Instead, it pushes its waste out through its epidermis when necessary, creating a temporary anus.

By Marco Margaritoff • Mar 6, 2019

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Comb Jellies Have An Anus That Magically Disappears When It’s Not Needed

Unlike jellyfish, comb jellies don't have mouths that serve as both an anus and a mouth. Instead, it pushes its waste out through its epidermis when necessary, creating a temporary anus.

By Marco Margaritoff • March 6, 2019

Humpback Whale Carcass Mysteriously Discovered In The Amazon Jungle

The 36-foot-long whale was only discovered in the remote jungle when swooping scavenger birds alerted local officials with their screeching.

By Marco Margaritoff • Feb 25, 2019

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Humpback Whale Carcass Mysteriously Discovered In The Amazon Jungle

The 36-foot-long whale was only discovered in the remote jungle when swooping scavenger birds alerted local officials with their screeching.

By Marco Margaritoff • February 25, 2019

Endangered Baby Whale Put Down After It Was Found Beached With A Plastic Bag In Its Throat

"What we put in the water can end up in the mouth of a whale."

By Leah Silverman • Jan 9, 2019

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Endangered Baby Whale Put Down After It Was Found Beached With A Plastic Bag In Its Throat

"What we put in the water can end up in the mouth of a whale."

By Leah Silverman • January 9, 2019

The Story Of The RMS Olympic, The Titanic Sister Ship That Narrowly Escaped Tragedy Twice

The elder Titanic sister ship, the RMS Olympic was just as lucky as its nearly identical twin was unlucky.

By William DeLong • Dec 19, 2018

The Story Of The RMS Olympic, The Titanic Sister Ship That Narrowly Escaped Tragedy Twice

The elder Titanic sister ship, the RMS Olympic was just as lucky as its nearly identical twin was unlucky.

By William DeLong • December 19, 2018

The Eerie Reason Why Ships Full Of Dead Bodies Keep Washing Up In Japan

Small Japanese villages have been visited by abandoned fishing vessels, some awash with dead bodies. But the reason why this may be is even more startling than their discovery.

By Gina Dimuro • Dec 11, 2018

The Eerie Reason Why Ships Full Of Dead Bodies Keep Washing Up In Japan

Small Japanese villages have been visited by abandoned fishing vessels, some awash with dead bodies. But the reason why this may be is even more startling than their discovery.

By Gina Dimuro • December 11, 2018