They’ve been called “bubble chasers,” and “seep seekers,” though they sometimes call themselves “flare hunters.” They’re a small group of scientific specialists searching the world’s oceans for tiny ...

For centuries, will-o'-the-wisp has puzzled scientists and travelers alike. According to folklore, it is the product of faeries, demons, and spirits. More recently, scientists have attributed ...

Methane is a potent greenhouse gas that can pack more than 25 times the global warming punch of carbon dioxide, and atmospheric methane emissions have been growing significantly since 2007. So it’s ...