Innovative Chinese missile breathes air or water for multi-mode attacks

This remarkable anti-ship weapon would run an innovative boron-powered ramjet engine that works in both air and water. Supersonic in the air and supercavitating under the water, it could strike further and faster than any conventional torpedo.Continue … Continue reading Innovative Chinese missile breathes air or water for multi-mode attacks

Nemo personal submarine gets big price cut as production ramps up

The last time we looked at the U-Boat Worx Nemo submersible, it was April 2020, strange days when every single person on Earth would have loved to torpedo deep down into the sea in search of purer surroundings. Unfortunately, the production start was l… Continue reading Nemo personal submarine gets big price cut as production ramps up

Smartphone app transmits underwater messages between scuba divers

When it comes to communicating with one another while underwater, scuba divers typically use either hand signals or writing boards … both of which have limitations. Soon, however, they could be utilizing an app on their existing smartphone.Continue Rea… Continue reading Smartphone app transmits underwater messages between scuba divers

Micro-AUV tech designed to keep secret underwater missions under wraps

While AUVs (autonomous underwater vehicles) are often used for scientific studies, they’re sometimes also utilized in more secretive applications, such as surveillance and reconnaissance. A new system helps hide their location, by having them deploy a … Continue reading Micro-AUV tech designed to keep secret underwater missions under wraps

SeaSearcher drone is set to take the treasure-hunting world by storm

As any frequent viewer of the Discovery Channel will know, the search for sunken treasure typically involves sifting through the sand, just hoping to unearth gold or silver. The SeaSearcher underwater drone, however, may soon point clients right to the… Continue reading SeaSearcher drone is set to take the treasure-hunting world by storm

MEDUSA aerial drone deploys an underwater pod to gather aquatic data

Although aerial drones can travel much faster than their underwater counterparts, they certainly aren’t as good at gathering water-related data. The MEDUSA multi-rotor drone addresses this conundrum, by landing on the water and deploying an underwater … Continue reading MEDUSA aerial drone deploys an underwater pod to gather aquatic data

Amphibious drone uses remora-inspired disc to hitch underwater rides

While we have heard of a few aerial drones that are also able to operate underwater, a new one takes that concept considerably further. Using a fish-inspired suction disc, it can hitch rides underwater – possibly even on submarines – to save battery po… Continue reading Amphibious drone uses remora-inspired disc to hitch underwater rides

Spider uses film of air to hide underwater for over half an hour

Last year, we heard how anole lizards are able to breathe underwater from an air bubble on their nose. One of the scientists involved in that study has now documented a spider doing something similar – although the bubble covers its whole body.Continue… Continue reading Spider uses film of air to hide underwater for over half an hour