total darkness

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As a young postdoctoral scientist, he joined pioneering expeditions and descended more than a mile below the ocean surface in the submersible Alvin, where he observed thriving ecosystems in total darkness.

From Science Daily • Apr. 3, 2026

The best part: using these lights means you’ll be in bed by 6 p.m, ready for an evening of total darkness and forced rest.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 1, 2026

Even the internal control board is covered, plunging the craft's occupants into total darkness.

From Barron's • Jan. 26, 2026

Some parts of the country have been left in total darkness for days.

From The Wall Street Journal • Dec. 24, 2025

There, at knee level, in total darkness, I found spiders living in webs.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston