We all know that space has no air, and without air or water, sound waves cannot travel. So, how do astronauts communicate ...

On Nov. 30, 1942, the USS New Orleans was in the middle of a pitched battle off of Guadalcanal. A Japanese torpedo scored a ...

Scientists have pioneered a new way to monitor sodium levels in the blood—without drawing a single drop. By combining terahertz radiation and optoacoustic detection, they created a non-invasive system ...

The bow of a US Navy cruiser damaged in a World War II battle in the Pacific has shone new light on one of the most ...

Rainy days, often perceived as gloomy, offer unexpected mental health benefits. Negative ions released during rainfall can ...

Fisheries acoustics uses sound waves to detect who's swimming through Maine's waters. At its core, fisheries acoustics is essentially a really "fancy fish finder," says Aaron Whitman, a senior ...

The bay waters are touted as a great spot for kayaking, stand-up paddleboarding and windsurfing. As one of the quieter ...

SEATTLE — The Wenatchee is making history in the Puget Sound. The Washington state ferry is running on hybrid-electric power.

Warmer water at the seaside might sound appealing for your holiday dip, but a recent ocean heatwave in the Mediterranean Sea ...

A number of homes on Daufuskie Island are imperiled by rising tides and extreme erosion. Some homeowners are electing to move ...

From wild coastlines to cosy campgrounds, travel journalist Deirdre Mullins picks her favourite campervan sites in Ireland.