Northrop Grumman's massive Manta Ray underwater test bed completed at-sea trials this year, validating its ability to operate below the waves and with minimal human contact. In a photo first ...

The patterning on the underside of a manta ray is as distinct as a fingerprint ... which can inform guidelines to better protect them from human impact. Lisa Winter became social media editor for The ...

The new underwater drones, with names such as Ghost Shark, Herne and Manta Ray, can typically dive thousands of feet below the surface and operate largely without human interaction for days on end.

The largest ray in the world (up to 8m wide!), the giant manta is a graceful and gentle creature. They can make migrations across the oceans, finding their way by following topographical maps ...

Manta ray fins have inspired the design of a soft robot that can swim faster than its record-breaking predecessor. The new swimming robot was engineered by researchers at NC State University and is ...

Discover how South Africa's unique manta ray populations are not only vital for ocean health, but also hold the potential to ...