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Archaeologists Dive Into Sea Off Dwarka To Uncover Submerged Heritage
A team of five archaeologists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), including women members, has commenced "groundbreaking underwater explorations" off the coast of Dwarka in Gujarat, the Ministry of Culture said on Tuesday.
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This Rs 1,000 Crore Underwater Base To Make Living Below Sea Possible By 2027
A company is making a new underwater base, set to house humans 200 meters below sea level, that could revolutionise ocean exploration.
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India To Get 1st Human Underwater Submersible For Ocean Exploration This Year
India will operate its first human underwater submersible at a depth of 500 meters in the sea as part of the Deep Ocean Mission.
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NASA Tests Tiny Underwater Robots Set To Check For Life On Jupiter's Moon
NASA is charting new territory in space exploration with the development of tiny underwater robots designed to explore alien oceans.
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Meet Hang Son Doong: The World’s Largest Cave with Jungles, Stalagmites, and a Hidden River
Hang Son Doong, located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam, is the world’s largest cave with a vast network of underground passages, towering stalagmites, and two jungles. Discovered in 1990 by local Ho Khanh and later fully explored in 2009, it has since captivated researchers and visitors alike. Its unique geological features and recen...
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Scuba Diving Lizards Use Air Bubbles to Breathe Underwater and Stay Hidden from Predators
Water anoles have a unique way of staying underwater for extended periods by creating air bubbles around their snouts. This ability allows them to breathe underwater and evade predators for longer times, increasing their survival chances. A study led by Lindsey Swierk from Binghamton University revealed that anoles with air bubbles can stay submerg...
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Record-Setting US Cave Diver Dies During Underwater Expedition In Texas
A cave diver known for his record-breaking dives and contributions to scientific research has died while exploring one of the deepest underwater caves in the United States.
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Scientists Create Robot Fish With Fins Which May Help In Underwater Exploration
Researchers from the University of Bristol have created a "robot fish" that they hope will increase accessibility to underwater exploration.
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How a Humanoid Robot Is Helping Scientists Explore Shipwrecks
A robot created at Standford University in the United States is diving down to shipwrecks and sunken planes and allowing its operators to feel like they’re underwater explorers too.Â
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IIT Guwahati Launches Centre For Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems
As many as 13 PhD students and 18 MTech students have already joined the CICPS. They will particularly work on the technologies for underwater exploration, IIT Guwahati said.
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World Ocean Day 2021: Into The Blue With Sophie Choudry
World Ocean Day is observed every year on June 8
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India To Launch Deep Sea Mission In 3-4 Months: Official
India will soon launch an ambitious ''Deep Ocean Mission'' that envisages exploration of minerals, energy and marine diversity of the underwater world, a vast part of which still remains unexplored, a top official of the Ministry of Earth Sciences said.
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Before Exploring Other Planets, Submarine Will Dive To Earth's Seafloor
NASA is set to send a submarine to the seafloor near Hawaii on August 20 in an effort to find an environment analogous to water worlds like Jupiter's moon Europa and Saturn's moon Enceladus, a media report said today. Taking a closer look at the Earth's seafloor might help the space agency to send a submarine to the outer solar system to explore th...
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Ancient Human, Animal Remains Found In World's Biggest Underwater Cave
Archaeologists who have been exploring the world's largest underwater cave -- recently discovered in Mexico -- presented their findings Monday, including fossils of giant sloths and an elaborate shrine to the Mayan god of commerce.
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Planet's Biggest Flooded Cave Discovered In Mexico, Say Explorers
A group of divers has connected two underwater caverns in eastern Mexico to reveal what is believed to be the biggest flooded cave on the planet, a discovery that could help shed new light on the ancient Maya civilization.
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Archaeologists Dive Into Sea Off Dwarka To Uncover Submerged Heritage
A team of five archaeologists from the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI), including women members, has commenced "groundbreaking underwater explorations" off the coast of Dwarka in Gujarat, the Ministry of Culture said on Tuesday.
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This Rs 1,000 Crore Underwater Base To Make Living Below Sea Possible By 2027
A company is making a new underwater base, set to house humans 200 meters below sea level, that could revolutionise ocean exploration.
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India To Get 1st Human Underwater Submersible For Ocean Exploration This Year
India will operate its first human underwater submersible at a depth of 500 meters in the sea as part of the Deep Ocean Mission.
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NASA Tests Tiny Underwater Robots Set To Check For Life On Jupiter's Moon
NASA is charting new territory in space exploration with the development of tiny underwater robots designed to explore alien oceans.
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Meet Hang Son Doong: The World’s Largest Cave with Jungles, Stalagmites, and a Hidden River
Hang Son Doong, located in Phong Nha-Ke Bang National Park, Vietnam, is the world’s largest cave with a vast network of underground passages, towering stalagmites, and two jungles. Discovered in 1990 by local Ho Khanh and later fully explored in 2009, it has since captivated researchers and visitors alike. Its unique geological features and recen...
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Scuba Diving Lizards Use Air Bubbles to Breathe Underwater and Stay Hidden from Predators
Water anoles have a unique way of staying underwater for extended periods by creating air bubbles around their snouts. This ability allows them to breathe underwater and evade predators for longer times, increasing their survival chances. A study led by Lindsey Swierk from Binghamton University revealed that anoles with air bubbles can stay submerg...
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Record-Setting US Cave Diver Dies During Underwater Expedition In Texas
A cave diver known for his record-breaking dives and contributions to scientific research has died while exploring one of the deepest underwater caves in the United States.
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Scientists Create Robot Fish With Fins Which May Help In Underwater Exploration
Researchers from the University of Bristol have created a "robot fish" that they hope will increase accessibility to underwater exploration.
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How a Humanoid Robot Is Helping Scientists Explore Shipwrecks
A robot created at Standford University in the United States is diving down to shipwrecks and sunken planes and allowing its operators to feel like they’re underwater explorers too.Â
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IIT Guwahati Launches Centre For Intelligent Cyber-Physical Systems
As many as 13 PhD students and 18 MTech students have already joined the CICPS. They will particularly work on the technologies for underwater exploration, IIT Guwahati said.
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World Ocean Day 2021: Into The Blue With Sophie Choudry
World Ocean Day is observed every year on June 8
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India To Launch Deep Sea Mission In 3-4 Months: Official
India will soon launch an ambitious ''Deep Ocean Mission'' that envisages exploration of minerals, energy and marine diversity of the underwater world, a vast part of which still remains unexplored, a top official of the Ministry of Earth Sciences said.
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Before Exploring Other Planets, Submarine Will Dive To Earth's Seafloor
NASA is set to send a submarine to the seafloor near Hawaii on August 20 in an effort to find an environment analogous to water worlds like Jupiter's moon Europa and Saturn's moon Enceladus, a media report said today. Taking a closer look at the Earth's seafloor might help the space agency to send a submarine to the outer solar system to explore th...
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Ancient Human, Animal Remains Found In World's Biggest Underwater Cave
Archaeologists who have been exploring the world's largest underwater cave -- recently discovered in Mexico -- presented their findings Monday, including fossils of giant sloths and an elaborate shrine to the Mayan god of commerce.
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Planet's Biggest Flooded Cave Discovered In Mexico, Say Explorers
A group of divers has connected two underwater caverns in eastern Mexico to reveal what is believed to be the biggest flooded cave on the planet, a discovery that could help shed new light on the ancient Maya civilization.
