Scientists have uncovered communities of animals such as tube worms and snails living in volcanic caves beneath the seafloor, revealing a previously unknown but thriving ecosystem. Researchers made ...

Up to 30% of life, by weight, is underground. Seismic activity may renew the energy supply for subterranean ecosystems. Eric Boyd and colleagues chronicled the ecological changes in subsurface ...

Although shrimp (Parisia spp.) were the most common animal found in bores, other smaller creatures were also detected. Researchers found Syncarids, Cyclopoids, Harpactacoids and an isopod belonging to ...

The subterranean world holds a value that is often underestimated. Its significance seems to escape notice, particularly its vital role in storing drinking water — a resource long taken for granted — ...

A remote cave system nestled along the border of Greece and Albania has revealed what may be the largest known spider colony on Earth—and possibly the largest web ever documented. The discovery, made ...

Deep within a colossal mine in the United States, a large green lake has been found hidden underground, captivating scientists and explorers alike. This discovery aligns with recent findings of a ...

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