Indian ocean

Potential MH-370 debris confirms thesis, but offers few clues

If link to Malaysia Airlines Flight MH-370 is confirmed, it will be the first hard evidence after a year of fruitless searching

Red wave

A cloud tinged with red sand whipped up by intense winds races across the Indian Ocean near Onslow, on the west coast of Australia.

Secrets from the deep

Deep-sea vents host newly-discovered species

New research shows that in certain spots, even the deep-sea floor can be hospitable