When diving to such great depths, whales face two challenges: storing enough oxygen to hunt successfully and withstanding the enormous pressure. High pressures change the uptake of gas in the body.

Divers who descend to such extreme depths face a host of hazards. Indeed, the New Jersey team tragically lost three divers in accidents at the U-869 site. The Essentials of Deeper Sport Diving ...

However, as the simulated depth increased, communication became more difficult. The breathing gas used was heliox – a mixture of oxygen and helium – the ratio of which the DLR team continuously ...

And if you’ve ever wondered about your tank pressure mid-dive ... your oxygen levels as you plunge into the depths. It’s like having a dive buddy, personal trainer, and adventure guide ...

Separately, the researchers also developed a soft gripper, which can be attached to a rigid robot. It was tested in the South ...

My first Alvin dive into the active volcanic rift was ... Will the sealed sphere really protect me from the crushing pressure at depth? What is it like to be in such a small space with two other ...