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A former railcar plant in northwest Alabama is becoming a state-of-the-art submarine parts factory, bringing 1,000 good-paying jobs to the region. The $2.4 billion facility represents one of the largest investments in U.S. maritime manufacturing history.
A white-winged parakeet named Bebe just became the first of his species to explore underwater after his owner built him a custom submarine from a plastic container and paintball tank. The 15-minute dive in the Bahamas has captivated millions online.
Scientists in China have developed a breakthrough crystal that brings us closer to ultra-precise nuclear clocks that could navigate submarines and spacecraft without GPS. The innovation solves a decades-old challenge in creating the exact wavelength of light needed for these next-generation timepieces.
A six-year-old parakeet named Bebe just became the first of his species to explore an underwater reef, thanks to his owner's creative engineering. Steven Lawyer built the "Bebosphere" so his adventurous bird could join him snorkeling in the Bahamas.
A transparent bubble submarine designed in a California garage let scientists explore the deep ocean in comfort while seeing panoramic underwater views. Deep Rover transformed how we study the seas and set multiple dive records along the way.
Imagine watching bioluminescent creatures glow in the darkness 3,280 feet below the ocean surface. Chinese engineers say they'll have affordable tourist submarines reaching these alien depths within four years.
A US Navy hospital ship is heading to Greenland to provide medical care after Denmark evacuated an American submarine crew member needing urgent treatment. The mission reflects growing American involvement in the Arctic territory's wellbeing.
A massive mapping project just revealed hundreds of submarine canyons beneath Antarctica's ice, some plunging 4,000 meters deep. This discovery rewrites our understanding of how ocean currents and melting ice affect global sea levels.
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 Montreal university team just broke the 10-year-old world speed record for human-powered submarines, hitting 7.682 knots in a custom-built vessel designed around their pilot's body. The victory at Maryland's International Submarine Races marked a full-circle moment for pilot Hugo Breton, whose father won the same competition 30 years ago.
After months of frustrating internet blackouts, the Republic of Congo is connecting to a backup submarine cable within weeks. The move could finally give millions of people the reliable internet access they desperately need.
Sailors aboard a nuclear submarine broke their silent service tradition to snap a team photo celebrating Indiana University's first perfect championship season in over a century. The crew watched the dramatic victory while underway in the Pacific.
A new drone system can hunt submarines for hours longer than crewed aircraft, freeing up naval crews for critical missions. The MQ-9B SeaGuardian just completed tests using advanced sonar technology to patrol vast ocean areas.