We’ve barely explored the ocean’s floor. This new 3D map offers 10,000 new spots to look at next. Composite satellite visualizations of the Earth. National Geographic Explorer Katy Croff Bell has ...

The advent of self-driving boats is revolutionizing the way we explore and understand our oceans. These technologically advanced vessels are now capable of mapping the ocean floor in 3D, providing ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. You've heard the well-worn saying — that we know more about outer space than we do about parts of the ocean floor. With the help ...

Imagine, for a moment, what it would mean for this economy if we didn’t have maps: Transportation, trade, resource extraction, disaster mitigation — so much of what we do would be made more ...

For many years, scientists have known more about the Moon’s surface than the depths of our planet’s oceans. The ocean bed has been one of the most unexplored areas on our planet because of its vast ...

What appears to be scientific research may also be shaping the future of naval warfare. Recent activity by Chinese vessels has drawn attention from analysts and military officials monitoring strategic ...