Advances in technology that enabled the discovery of a new species by California scientists may lead to a better understanding of the ocean’s depths.

"Everyone in the control room let out a loud 'Oooooh!' at the same time. We were all enchanted," a researcher said.

Tropical Storm Sara formed in the Caribbean Sea Thursday afternoon, posing a threat to Central America, where forecasters expect the system to unleash heavy rainfall and flash flooding, according to the National Hurricane Center in Miami.

The National Hurricane Center said Tropical Storm Sara formed in the Caribbean on Thursday and long-term forecast models show it could enter the Gulf of Mexico and turn toward Florida’s Gulf Coast. As of the NHC’s 1 p.

Tropical Depression 19 has formed and is expected to soon become Tropical Storm Sara, but the National Hurricane Center says there's a chance it won't reach hurricane strength.