Latest articles by Douglas Main
Tourists Stranded on Canadian Ice Floe Rescued
They were rescued after nearly two days at sea.
Antenna Antics: Honeybees Are 'Righties'
Like humans, bees favor one appendage over another.
Expedition to Isolated Island Discovers Amazing Sea Life
The researchers found a variety of unique sea life.
Photos: Sea Life Off World's Remotest Island
The researchers found a variety of unique sea life.
Oldest Sequenced Genome Sheds Light on Horse Evolution
Horses and zebras diverged about 4 million years ago.
Rare Whale Spotted for First Time in 61 Years
There are only about 500 North Pacific right whales.
World's Clearest Lake Yields Stunning Photos
The lake's water is filtered through rocks, which helps account for its clarity.
Photos: The Clearest Lake on Earth
The lake's water is filtered through rocks, which helps account for its clarity.
How the Hairy-Chested 'Hoff' Crab Evolved
The bizarre creature combs its hair, not to look good, but to snag dinner.
Huge 'Dead Zone' Predicted in Gulf of Mexico
The dead zone could cover a larger area than ever before.
James Cameron Gives Record-Breaking Sub to Science
Cameron recently urged lawmakers to fund ocean exploration.
Antarctic Ice Shelves Melt Mostly From Below
Most of the melt cannot be seen happening.
Meet the Gallinippers: Huge Mosquitoes Spotted in Florida
The insect's bite can feel like "being stabbed."
Thriving Microbe Community Lives Beneath Seafloor
The microbes "breathe" sulfate, eat carbon and move around.
Oyster Shell Recycling Project Begins in Louisiana
The project will help oyster farms regenerate.
8 Cannons to be Recovered from Blackbeard's Pirate Ship
One cannon was recovered in 2011.
Captive Chimpanzees May Get Endangered Status in US
Until now, captive chimps haven't been listed as "endangered."
Video Reveals Bizarre Deep-Sea Oarfish
These fish can grow to at least 26 feet long.
'Hidden' Fires Burning in Amazon Rain Forest
The fires previously couldn't be seen by satellites.
Why Manta Rays Generate More Money Alive Than Dead
The animals drive $140 million in tourism revenue worldwide.
Poison from Marijuana Farms May Threaten Endangered Owls
Rodenticide has been found in dead spotted owls.
