New evidence and an upcoming expedition aim to uncover whether Amelia Earhart crash-landed on Nikumaroro Island after her ...

Geologists have uncovered the remains of a massive tectonic plate beneath the Pacific Ocean, a plate that had been hidden for ...

The Nyx capsule “completed two orbits around Earth," but when it initiated its return trajectory, “an anomaly occurred and the vehicle was lost," Celestis said ...

From calm seas to full-force winds, this first major sail into open Pacific waters pushed us and our boat to the limit. A ...

Rice is difficult to grow in the Pacific, so how did it end up in a cave? Archaeologists reveal the hidden history of this ancient and well-travelled grain.

The Pike in Long Beach and the Pacific Ocean Park in Santa Monica had distinct personality: One was a bit naughty and coarse ...

The U.S. Navy said the presence of its aircraft carriers have deterred adversaries from striking against the country's ...

San Diego's Crystal Pier reopens after $2.06M repairs from storm damage. Enjoy its iconic beauty as restoration efforts ...

Ocean islands modify surface winds on the leeside. Such an island wake generally dissipates quickly and lasts only a few hundred kilometres downwind. Using new satellite data, we detect a wake ...

Be part of the 19th Annual Santa Monica Fourth of July Parade celebrating the city's sesquicentennial with music, cars, and ...

From longtime locally-loved gems to buzzy newcomers, these are Montecito’s must-visit restaurants. Located less than two ...

On the 88th anniversary of Amelia Earhart's disappearance, Purdue University announced a joint expedition to locate the ...