Knut Haugland, the last surviving member of the Kon-Tiki expedition that crossed the Pacific Ocean on a balsa wood raft, has died aged 92. Full Story
Kiwi Scientist To Attempt Record For Rearing Deep-Sea Squid In Captivity
New Zealand scientist Dr Steve O’Shea, well known for his study of giant squid, is attempting to break his own world record for keeping deep sea squid alive in captivity, as a warm up to his goal of one day raising a giant squid in a tank. Full Story
Ancient Hominids May Have Been Seafarers
Stone hand axes unearthed on the Mediterranean island of Crete indicate that an ancient Homo species – perhaps Homo erectus – had used rafts or other seagoing vessels to cross from northern Africa to Europe. Full Story
Shackleton whisky recovered after 100 years in polar ice
Five crates of whisky and brandy belonging to polar explorer Ernest Shackleton have been recovered after being buried for more than 100 years under the Antarctic ice, explorers said Friday. Full Story