UNDERWATER TECHNOLOGY

Apr 06 2026TECHNOLOGY

How Submarines Find Their Way Without GPS

On land, GPS helps cars and phones pinpoint their location in seconds. But underwater, these signals vanish almost instantly. Saltwater blocks satellite waves because seawater conducts electricity, absorbing the radio frequencies GPS relies on. Even advanced systems like GLONASS and BeiDou face the

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Oct 20 2025TECHNOLOGY

Harnessing the Ocean's Power: A New Wave of Energy

In the world of renewable energy, a Dutch company has made a big step forward. They've just finished testing a new underwater device that turns wave energy into electricity. This isn't just any device—it's a point absorber, which means it can catch wave movements from all sides. The best part? It's

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