Deep-sea mining could unleash clouds of debris that threaten a mysterious, vital ecosystem we barely understand.

Scientists map microplastics across ocean depths, revealing their deep spread, persistence, and potential climate impact.

In deep-sea nodule mining, vehicles collect nodules from the ocean floor and convey them back to a vessel above. After the critical materials are collected on the vessel, some leftover sediment ...

The experts above are available to discuss why: A rush to mine the deep sea would create economic hardship and geopolitical harm for the U.S. without apparent gains. Experts project deep-seabed ...

The remotely operated vehicle Deep Discoverer encountered a 49-foot ... in a setting where the seamount may not have ever been above sea level, where typical erosion processes could have removed ...

Hubble’s 35-year journey showcases humanity’s boldest space achievements, capturing everything from new stars forming to ...

In recent years, science has unveiled some astonishing secrets—from what lurks inside black holes to the discovery of a vast ...

Tierra Atacama just reopened in the Chilean high-altitude desert. Travel + Leisure was the first to stay—read our full review ...

On a recent chilly, drizzly afternoon in Amsterdam’s city center, a steady stream of patrons venture out of the rain and into a narrow 17th-century building on the Haarlemmerdijk, a popular shopping ...

Artists Mere Nailatikau and AM Kanngieser have co-created a sensory installation that brings the landscapes, sounds and wisdom of the Pacific region to the Venice Biennale.