Exploration

2 articles

A dramatic, dimly lit view of a deep-sea trench with alien-like bioluminescent creatures and a research submersible exploring the abyss.

7 Most Intriguing Deep Sea Trenches and Their Mysteries

At 7,902 meters beneath the surface of the Atacama Trench, scientists recently identified Dulcibella camanchaca , a new predatory crustacean nearly 4 centimeters long.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·August 8, 2026

A glowing, pale gold, softball-sized orb discovered sealed shut and unidentifiable on the deep ocean floor during a scientific expedition.

Cosmos & Physics

Scientists Identify Mysterious Golden Orb Found Deep in Ocean

At 3,250 meters deep in the Gulf of Alaska, scientists found a softball-sized, glowing pale gold orb, sealed shut and utterly unidentifiable.

Dr. Evelyn Reed·May 23, 2026