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Earth Sciences Doctoral Candidate Becomes Mentor At Sea

Jeanette deCuba shares her experience as a near-peer mentor on a STEMSEAS expedition aboard the RV Atlantis.

Bizarre Triangle Spotted in Nevada Desert on Google Earth

Conspiracy theories emerge about ancient 'lost civilization' despite likely explanation

Researchers Examine Risks of Nooksack River Changing Course

A new study looks at the potential for the Whatcom County river to shift dramatically, as officials work to protect nearby communities from flooding.

Presque Isle Lighthouse Added to Kamin Science Center's Miniature Railroad Display

The iconic lighthouse model is the newest addition to the 80-by-30-foot Miniature Railroad and Village exhibit.

Expert Warns of Structural Risks at Grand Renaissance Dam

New study identifies concerning signs of instability at Ethiopia's massive hydroelectric project

California Shores Expand by 500 Acres Over 40 Years

Researchers find Southern California beaches grew by 10% despite urbanization and dams

Shipwreck Discovered in Lake Michigan After 150 Years

The steamer Lac La Belle, which sank in a storm in 1872, has been found on the lake's bottom.

How Deserts Form Next to Oceans

Exploring the atmospheric and geographic factors that create coastal desert ecosystems

Researchers Identify Lake Erie Shipwreck Tied to 2024 Dive Tragedy

The wreck is a stone-hauling vessel from the 1860s named the Clough.

National Geographic Explorer to Deliver 'Adventures in Caving' Lecture

Robbie Shone will share his breathtaking visuals and stories from the world's deepest, largest, and longest cave systems.

Searchers Find Wreck of Luxury Steamer Lost in Lake Michigan Over 150 Years Ago

The Lac La Belle, a 19th-century luxury steamer, was discovered by a team led by shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn after a 60-year search.

150-Year-Old Luxury Steamer Wreck Discovered in Lake Michigan

The Lac La Belle, lost in a violent 1872 storm, has finally been located by a long-time shipwreck hunter.

Searchers Find Wreck of Luxury Steamer Lost in Lake Michigan Over 150 Years Ago

The Lac La Belle, a 19th-century luxury steamer, sank in a Lake Michigan gale in 1872 and has now been discovered by a team of shipwreck hunters.

Wreck of 1872 Luxury Steamer Discovered in Lake Michigan

Shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn locates the Lac La Belle, lost for over 150 years

Searchers Uncover Wreck of Luxury Steamer Lost in Lake Michigan Over 150 Years Ago

The Lac La Belle, a 217-foot steamer that sank in a gale in 1872, was discovered by a team led by shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn.

Shipwreck Hunters Solve 150-Year Mystery of Disaster That Killed Eight

The 217-foot steamer Lac La Belle was found 20 miles offshore in Lake Michigan after a nearly 60-year search.

Virginia Tech Study Finds Land Subsidence Around Chesapeake Bay

Report shows cities like Hampton sinking at rate of 2.3 millimeters per year

Dare County GIS Launches New Drone Map Showing Hatteras Island Erosion

Interactive map allows public to view and compare drone imagery of coastal erosion over time

Could the Entire World Population Fit Inside South Dakota?

A humorous look at the vastness and quiet beauty of the Mount Rushmore State.

Searchers Find Wreck of Luxury Steamer Lost in Lake Michigan Over 150 Years Ago

The Lac La Belle, which sank in a gale in 1872, was discovered by a veteran shipwreck hunter after a 60-year search.

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