underwater

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As plants break down underwater, they form methane, which then bubbles to the surface.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 2026

Cuba’s underwater bus turns into a lifeline amid fuel crisis.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 14, 2026

The crossing also kicked off a broader mission using underwater drones to rid the waterway of mines, Centcom said.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 11, 2026

The Russian embassy has previously said it was "not interested in British underwater communications."

From BBC • Apr. 9, 2026

These diesel-electric subs could cruise underwater on battery power for up to forty-eight hours, but to recharge they needed to approach the surface, take in oxygen, and run their diesel engines.

From "Fallout: Spies, Superbombs, and the Ultimate Cold War Showdown" by Steve Sheinkin