Tag: underwater

Scientists Say Underwater Cave So Deep They Can’t Find the Bottom

Deep Cuts A team of researchers has identified the deepest known sinkhole on Earth — so deep that they have yet to reach its bottom. The Taam Ja’ Blue Hole (TJBH), which is located underwater, off the coast near the border between Mexico and Belize, was once thought to be the second-deepest of its kind, […]

Northrop’s colossal Manta Ray underwater drone passes at-sea tests

Northrop Grumman’s massive Manta Ray underwater test bed completed at-sea trials this year, validating its ability to operate below the waves and with minimal human contact. In a photo first shared with C4ISRNET, the prototype is seen just below the surface of the water, with one fin and part of its almond-shaped body breaking through. […]

Some bumblebees can survive underwater for up to a week, new study shows

Sign up for CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. Explore the universe with news on fascinating discoveries, scientific advancements and more. An experimental error led a team of scientists researching bumblebees to make a startling discovery: the insects’ remarkable ability to survive underwater for up to a week. A study published in the journal Biology Letters on […]