Flow, movement, and balance are at the center of this beautiful waves drawing inspired by the natural rhythm of the ocean.

Alessandro Toffoli receives funding from the Australia Research Council. We used three-dimensional imaging of ocean waves to capture freakish seas that produce a notorious phenomenon known as rogue ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. There is more to the ocean’s waves than just rolling and breaking ...

Converting the power of water into energy is nothing new. Using ocean waves is. The power of the ocean could soon be used to power homes in the U.S. as scientists prepare to test an untapped form of ...

Once thought to be sailors’ myths, rogue waves gained credibility after a towering 80-foot wall of water struck the Draupner oil platform in 1995. New research shows that these extreme waves don’t ...

In December 2024, satellites captured an extraordinary phenomenon in the heart of the ocean—waves that soared to nearly 66 feet high. This event, which unfolded during Storm Eddie, shattered records ...

Climate change is making areas around the world more dangerous to live in, or in some cases uninhabitable. The ocean is no exception to climate change's effects. In 2023, oceans hit record-high ...

Tsunami means “harbor wave” in Japanese, but they differ from other waves that are generated by the wind or solar system. Tsunami waves move the entire depth of the ocean, down to the floor, which is ...