Human-occupied submersible Alvin makes historical dive

Plus: New gene therapy could pave the way to finally curing hemophilia B. Jul 23, 2022 [Blueprint]( The human-occupied submersible Alvin made history on Thursday when it successfully reached a depth of about 4 miles in the Puerto Rico Trench, north of San Juan, P.R. The dive was not only critical for achieving certification from the U.S. Navy to resume operations after an 18-month overhaul, but it also increased the sub's maximum dive rating from 14,800 feet to its upgraded limit of 21,325 feet. Before moving on with the crewed deep-ocean research submersible Alvin, let's take a look at our video of the day to find out why the futuristic straddling bus failed to take off. Good morning. I'm Mert, an editor at IE. This is The Blueprint. Let's get started. If you haven’t already, check out our [new IE+ subscription]( launching soon, featuring exclusive interviews, analysis, premium features, and more. Claim your free [one-month trial here](. [Play]VIDEO OF THE DAY [Video details why the futuristic straddling bus failed to take off]( [Futuristic straddling bus.]( It wasn't the silver bullet we were looking for. [Must Read]MUST READ [Human-occupied submersible makes historic dive by reaching a depth of 21,325 feet]( [Deep-submergence vehicle Alvin.]( [Deep-submergence vehicle Alvin.]( WHOI On Thursday, the [human-occupied submersible Alvin]( made history when it successfully reached a depth of 21,325 feet (6,453 meters), achieving the deepest dive ever in the 58-year history of the storied submersible, according to a press release by the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI). The event took place in the Puerto Rico Trench, north of San Juan, P.R. → A critical step to U.S. Navy certification. The dive was a key step to achieving certification from the U.S. Navy to resume operations after an 18-month break undertaken to overhaul and upgrade the sub’s maximum diving range from 14,800 feet (4,500 meters) to its new limit of 21,325 feet (6,500 meters). This process was conducted because Naval Sea Systems Command (NAVSEA) requirements stipulate the certification dive be between 6,200 and 6,500 meters. “Investments in unique tools like Alvin accelerate scientific discovery at the frontier of knowledge,” said WHOI President and Director Peter de Menocal. “Alvin’s new ability to dive deeper than ever before will help us learn even more about the planet and bring us greater appreciation for what the ocean does for all of us every day.” [READ MORE [Arrow]]( [Facebook]( [Twitter]( [Linkedin]( [HEALTH]HEALTH [New gene therapy could pave the way to finally curing hemophilia B]( Hemophilia B is a rare genetic condition that prevents blood from clotting effectively and leads to uncontrollable bleeding. But now, a [new gene therapy]( could be the key to cutting the risk. 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