Whales, the majestic giants of the ocean, have a remarkable evolutionary history that dates back over 50 million years.Once land-dwelling creatures that walked on four legs, these marine mammals ...

A mysterious structure spotted in the Pacific was first thought to be a long-lost shipwreck. What researchers found instead ...

“One big difference is that whales are often traveling thousands of miles across ocean basins–great whales undertake the longest migration of any mammal,” says Roman. “So they connect areas close to ...

Almost 40 years ago, deep in the Pacific, a single voice called out a song unlike any other. The sound reverberated through the depths at 52 hertz, puzzling those listening to this solo ringing ...

The ocean is an incredible yet nerve-wracking world unto itself. Its unexplored depths are home to creatures still unknown to us, and the sea can be fickle and change unexpectedly. That is precisely ...

From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or ...

As polar tourism surges, experts warn of its environmental impact. From transport choices to local food, here's how to visit ...