How Deep Is the Mariana Trench, Really?
Explore ocean depth, pressure and the challenge of picturing the distance to Challenger Deep.
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How Lake Peigneur Swallowed an Oil Rig
Follow the chain of events that connected a lake, a drill and a salt mine.
Why Are Cows Painted in the Sahara?
Rock art opens a window onto a landscape and a climate very different from today's desert.
How Far Did the Deepest Hole on Earth Get?
Compare an extraordinary drilling project with the scale of the planet below our feet.