Cave exploration and cave diving are two absurd activities that awaken claustrophobia in almost everyone, except, apparently, cave divers. This widely held belief that the hobby is insane has led to a ...

For outdoor enthusiasts, it can sometimes feel like everything has been done; every trail has been hiked, every mountain has been climbed. But what about diving below the surface? If you enjoy ...

Caving is often considered a risky hobby, but once you understand its appeal, it starts to make sense. Here’s why, for some people, the need to explore caves is so rooted in the flow state. Most of us ...

In two connected studies published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Planets, “Fundamental Science and Engineering Questions in Planetary Cave Exploration” and “Planetary Caves: A Solar System ...

Is there life in Martian caves? It’s a good question, but it’s not the right question—yet. An international collaboration of scientists led by NAU researcher Jut Wynne has dozens of questions we need ...