Underwater wireless power transfer is emerging as a key technology for enabling long-duration, maintenance-free operation of ...

Scientists are testing an ocean energy harvesting kite to generate power from waves. Ocean currents are powerful, constant and close to shore—making them an ideal source for renewable energy. Watch as ...

In June 2025, photographs accurately reported Norway had developed and installed underwater turbines for energy production that were friendly to marine life. The meme in circulation falsely claimed ...

Engineers have taught a simple submarine robot to take advantage of turbulent forces to propel itself through water. Small autonomous underwater vehicles, like the drones of the sea, could be very ...

Marine litter is a major environmental problem. Abandoned containers and fishing gear can trap or strangle animals, and plastic waste can break down into microplastics, which can release chemicals ...

Just off the coast of Shanghai, beneath the churn of offshore wind turbines, China is launching a new kind of digital infrastructure—one that could reshape how the world powers its artificial ...

From a ballet of whitetip reef sharks to a male cardinal fish releasing freshly-hatched babies from its mouth, these winning underwater photos are a revelation of our oceans’ wonders. "Synchronicity," ...

Some of the most stunning and spectacular sites on the planet are waterfalls. Not only are they beautiful, but these natural water breaks can have cultural significance, help shape landscapes, create ...