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NASA is sending a special water-detecting tool to the Moon's South Pole to find ice that could provide drinking water, breathable air, and rocket fuel for future astronauts. The mission marks a major step toward sustainable living on the lunar surface.
Divers discovered a piece of ancient Greek marble in a shipwreck that sank over 200 years ago while carrying treasures from Athens' Acropolis. The find adds a new chapter to the story of cultural artifacts still being recovered from the sea floor.
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An underwater archaeologist discovered another medieval sword in the same Mediterranean waters where he found one three years ago. The ancient weapon is giving researchers a rare glimpse into maritime life during the 12th century.
Archaeologists have discovered a 100-meter underwater "ship graveyard" off Libya's coast, revealing centuries of Mediterranean maritime history. After a 13-year pause due to civil war, the team returned to uncover remarkable insights into ancient trade routes.
Divers in Norway discovered an ancient stone structure underwater that may be the first physical proof of medieval whale hunting described in texts from the 900s. The 25-meter barrier offers a rare glimpse into how coastal communities worked together to survive.
NASA's Curiosity rover just sent back stunning images of web-like rock formations on Mars that reveal water existed on the Red Planet far longer than scientists thought. The discovery could reshape our understanding of when Mars could have supported life.
Scientists confirmed a massive freshwater reservoir buried beneath the Atlantic Ocean floor that's been untouched since the Ice Age. The discovery could supply a major city for centuries, though experts say using it raises big questions.
Scientists at the University of Utah discovered a massive underground freshwater reservoir beneath the Great Salt Lake, fed by thousands of years of mountain snowmelt. The finding could help combat dangerous dust storms while rewriting what we know about groundwater systems.