bioengineering

  • How A Confederate Submarine Crew Died At The Hands Of Its Own Weapon

    How A Confederate Submarine Crew Died At The Hands Of Its Own Weapon

    During the latter stages of the American Civil War, the H.L. Hunley made history by becoming the first combat submarine to sink an enemy ship. The Confederate crew never returned from its mission, sparking a mystery that’s lasted for over 130 years. An exhaustive new analysis suggests these pioneering submariners didn’t drown or suffocate as…