Today’s news
New 3D Images Reveal Wreck of Iconic Civil War Ship USS Monitor
The wreck of the USS Monitor, a pioneering Civil War ironclad that sank in 1862, is now a thriving underwater ecosystem.

Analyzing USGS Gauge Data to Identify Medium Flow Events in the Pigeon River
Leveraging USGS river flow data to pinpoint optimal whitewater kayaking conditions on the Pigeon River in North Carolina
New Theory Emerges in Mysterious 1959 Dyatlov Pass Incident
Researchers believe a failed Russian rocket launch may have led to a deadly nitric acid fog, solving the decades-old mystery.
Recent news
Mar. 7, 2026
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.
Mar. 2, 2026
Bizarre Triangle Spotted in Nevada Desert on Google Earth
Conspiracy theories emerge about ancient 'lost civilization' despite likely explanation
Feb. 26, 2026
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.
Feb. 26, 2026
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.
Feb. 25, 2026
Expert Warns of Structural Risks at Grand Renaissance Dam
New study identifies concerning signs of instability at Ethiopia's massive hydroelectric project
Feb. 24, 2026
California Shores Expand by 500 Acres Over 40 Years
Researchers find Southern California beaches grew by 10% despite urbanization and dams
Feb. 23, 2026
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.
Feb. 22, 2026
How Deserts Form Next to Oceans
Exploring the atmospheric and geographic factors that create coastal desert ecosystems
Feb. 22, 2026
Researchers Identify Lake Erie Shipwreck Tied to 2024 Dive Tragedy
The wreck is a stone-hauling vessel from the 1860s named the Clough.
Feb. 20, 2026
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.
Feb. 17, 2026
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.
Feb. 17, 2026
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.
Feb. 16, 2026
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.
Feb. 16, 2026
Wreck of 1872 Luxury Steamer Discovered in Lake Michigan
Shipwreck hunter Paul Ehorn locates the Lac La Belle, lost for over 150 years
Feb. 16, 2026
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.
Feb. 16, 2026
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.
Feb. 16, 2026
Virginia Tech Study Finds Land Subsidence Around Chesapeake Bay
Report shows cities like Hampton sinking at rate of 2.3 millimeters per year
Feb. 16, 2026
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
Feb. 16, 2026
Could the Entire World Population Fit Inside South Dakota?
A humorous look at the vastness and quiet beauty of the Mount Rushmore State.
Feb. 16, 2026
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.