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Two divers swept away by currents off Queensland's coast were rescued after a grueling 21-hour ordeal that tested their survival skills and determination. Their preparation and refusal to give up brought them home safely to their families.
A skydiver safely returned to the ground Saturday after his parachute caught on the scoreboard at Virginia Tech's spring football game. Emergency crews used a crane to bring him down without injury in what could have been a dangerous situation.
After a devastating fall left her paralyzed, doctors said her active life was over. She discovered para badminton instead, won national championships, and eventually jumped out of a plane thousands of feet above ground. #
Deep-diving robots just helped scientists crack a decades-old puzzle about Antarctica's sea ice, revealing how ocean warmth and shifting winds suddenly reversed 40 years of ice growth. The breakthrough gives us powerful new tools to predict sea level changes that affect every coastline on Earth.
The world's largest battery maker is diving into marine shipping with plans to electrify near-shore vessels and cut the industry's carbon footprint in half. CATL, which controls 37% of the global EV battery market, just announced it will "spare no effort" to build batteries tough enough for the open ocean.
South Carolina firefighters are diving into dangerous rip currents to prepare for beach season. The Isle of Palms Fire and Rescue Department just launched its first ever comprehensive water rescue training program.
A decade of research has produced 100 peer-reviewed studies helping scientists understand and fight ocean plastic pollution. The Ocean Cleanup's journey includes flying over garbage patches, diving beneath research vessels, and even a call from the Secret Service.
Champion freediver Alexey Molchanov pushed 14% deeper beneath the ice, breaking his own world record in one of the sport's most extreme disciplines. The achievement showcases the expanding limits of human performance in frigid waters.
Four astronauts circled the far side of the moon and lost all contact with Earth for 45 minutes, prompting pilot Victor Glover to say a quick prayer before diving into groundbreaking scientific work. The crew witnessed views no human has ever seen and returned safely, marking a giant leap in America's return to deep space exploration.
After feeling like a fraud coaching elite athletes in extreme sports, Ant Williams decided to test his own mental techniques by becoming a freediver himself. Twenty years later, he's a world-record holder proving that mental training works. #
Churches across America are drawing thousands to Easter celebrations with helicopter egg drops, skydiving bunnies, and drone light shows that tell the resurrection story. The creative outreach comes as new data shows Gen Z and millennials returning to church in surprising numbers.
World champion freediver Alexey Molchanov just set a new world record by diving 299 feet beneath the frozen surface of Lake Baikal on a single breath. He survived temperatures of negative 9°F above ice and near-freezing water below to achieve the remarkable feat.
Bucerías, Mexico is celebrating its oyster-diving roots with a two-day festival featuring 10,000 oysters and 500 kilograms of fresh ceviche. The annual celebration supports local fishers while honoring the coastal town's identity as the "Place of the Divers."
Oscar Hoglund rewrote his high school's diving record books this season and proved he belongs among Minnesota's best. The Delano/Watertown-Mayer junior capped his historic year with an 11th place finish at the state meet.
A maritime archaeology student has discovered his second 900-year-old Crusader sword while diving off Israel's coast, just years after finding the first one in nearly the same location. The extraordinary double discovery is helping researchers understand medieval warfare and ancient sea routes.
When a 12-foot great white shark clamped onto his swim fin and dragged him across the ocean floor, Luke Kuhn kept his cool and escaped unharmed. His quick reaction and dive buddy's support turned a terrifying moment into a story of survival.
When Hawaii's worst flooding in 20 years destroyed homes and covered beaches in debris, residents didn't wait for help. Diving companies, decluttering services, and everyday volunteers are rebuilding their communities themselves.
Friedi Kühne set a world record by walking a slackline between two hot air balloons more than a mile above Earth. After completing the 62-foot walk, he celebrated by skydiving back to the ground.
A Duke scientist's new book reveals how our bodies constantly adjust to different environments, from deep-sea diving to high altitudes. Understanding this shared human adaptability could fight dangerous health misinformation.
A Turkish scuba instructor just spent more than 36 hours underwater in near-freezing temperatures, shattering the previous world record by six hours. Mazlum Kibar's incredible feat of endurance brings new pride to his country's diving community.
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