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Scientists at Duke University used pigs in custom diving suits to test a breakthrough gas mixture that could dramatically reduce "the bends" for deep-sea divers. The discovery could one day help commercial and military divers stay underwater longer and return to the surface more safely.
Fourteen-year-old twins Mía and Lía Cueva just became the first Mexican divers to defeat China in international competition, winning gold at the Zapopan Diving Cup. Their historic victory proves Mexico's rising diving program can compete with the world's best.
A bronze statue now stands in Stockholm honoring Greta Johansson, the 17-year-old who became the world's first female Olympic diving champion in 1912. Her legacy as a trailblazing athlete and coach spans two continents and inspired generations.
For nearly 15 years, Fort McCoy's firefighter dive team has been rescuing people from icy waters and dark lakes across Wisconsin and neighboring states. They're one of the few Army fire departments with this life-saving capability.
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.
Sioux Falls firefighters can now dive into water emergencies within 10 minutes, thanks to a new program putting 12 trained rescue divers on call around the clock. The city-funded initiative responds to growing development around local lakes and waterways.
Bob Croft pushed human limits underwater, setting three world records in free diving while helping Navy scientists understand how the human body endures extreme ocean depths. The barrel-chested pioneer lived to 91, leaving behind a legacy of courage and discovery.
A New Zealand man turned a routine scuba dive into an unforgettable moment when he dropped to one knee 100 feet below the ocean's surface. His surprised girlfriend said yes at the iconic Salamanda shipwreck in Fiji.
A new World Cup rule just made diving harder to get away with. For the first time ever, video replay reversed a mistaken yellow card and booked the player who actually dived instead.
Engineers at MIT built a half-pound robot that soars through air and dives underwater using the same flexible wings, no extra hardware needed. Inspired by diving seabirds, this breakthrough could help monitor coastlines and study marine life.
A Hong Kong tour group searching for the Southern Lights in Tasmania rescued two fellow city residents who had been swept away by ocean currents while scuba diving. The tour leader used his smartphone camera to spot the divers 500 meters from their planned surfacing point in pitch-black waters.
Hundreds of volunteers will descend on Pulau Redang island this weekend for underwater and beach cleanups that protect marine life and coral reefs. The program, now in its fourth year, has grown from a single dive team initiative into a multi-agency conservation movement.
Researchers built tiny diving suits for cyborg cockroaches that let them survive underwater for three hours, opening new possibilities for search and rescue in disaster zones. The breakthrough could help teams reach flooded spaces too dangerous or tight for humans and traditional robots.
American freediver Enchante Gallardo plunged 348 feet underwater on a single breath, matching the world record in her sport. The stunning dive at the Asian Freediving Cup proves human limits keep expanding.
A Bengaluru startup has built India's first drone that can fly through the air, land on water, and dive below the surface, all in one mission. The technology could transform how India monitors its 7,500-kilometer coastline.
A Colorado high school diver just claimed her place at the top of the podium. Windsor's Reagan Annable fought through fierce competition to capture the Class 4A state championship on Thursday.
Fernando Mendoza's fearless fourth-quarter touchdown dive sealed Indiana's first national championship in over a century. The bloodied quarterback's "I'd die for my team" moment capped the Hoosiers' perfect 16-0 season.
New York Mets rookie Carson Benge made one of the year's best defensive plays, diving full-extension to snag a line drive that could have changed the game. The spectacular catch helped seal a 5-1 victory and gave the struggling team their first series win in nearly two weeks.
Cincinnati Reds shortstop Elly De La Cruz made a spectacular diving catch to rob his close friend and fellow Dominican player Junior Caminero during their game. The two had been chatting and laughing together just hours earlier during batting practice.
When a woman fell into Queens' murky Newtown Creek and clung desperately to a wooden piling, an NYPD Harbor Unit officer didn't hesitate to dive in. Dramatic body camera footage shows the split-second rescue that brought her safely back to shore.
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