A colossal ocean current encircling Antarctica—stronger than all the world’s rivers combined—played a far more complex role in shaping Earth’s climate than scientists once thought. New research shows ...

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Water, the cradle of life as we understand it, is no longer unique to Earth. From subsurface oceans on frozen moons to water vapor in extraterrestrial atmospheres, NASA's findings are redefining what ...

We've always called Earth the blue planet, but that color might not be permanent. Previous research claims our oceans were once green, and if environmental conditions shift dramatically, a new study ...

The deep blue sea may not have always been so blue. A new study suggests that the Earth's oceans may have changed color over time and could change again in the future, depending on the chemical makeup ...

Florida International University has built a long-running, multi-faculty commitment to ocean science, spanning research, ...

Scientists have discovered that complex life began evolving much earlier than traditional models suggested. Using an expanded molecular clock approach, the team showed that crucial cellular features ...

VIRGINIA BEACH, Va. — The ocean covers more than 70% of Earth's surface, yet remarkably, we’ve explored only about 5% of it. Despite this mystery, what we do know reveals just how vital — and ...

(CNN) — Picture all of Earth’s oceans, which cover about 70% of the planet and are mostly made of hydrogen. Now multiply that by nine. That may be the amount of hydrogen in Earth’s core, possibly ...

Scientists reveal how waves behave on alien planets, from towering methane seas on Titan to nearly still lava oceans on ...

Discover 25 mind blowing ocean facts you never knew! Explore the Mariana Trench, hidden mountain ranges, and how the ocean ...