Climate ChangeDecember 6, 2017
Ice-Diving Drones Embark on Risky Antarctic Mission
To forecast sea level rise, a flotilla of robot subs must map the unseen bottom of a melting ice shelf—if they are not sunk by it
Stories by Mark Harris
Mark Harris is a science and technology writer based in Seattle. He wrote "Waves of Destruction" in the May 2015 issue of Scientific American.
Natural DisastersMay 31, 2017
Ask the Experts: Alaska’s Bogoslof Volcano Erupted Again—Why Was It So Hard to Predict?
An island volcano blew up last Saturday. A volcanologist explains why the location is difficult to monitor
ElectronicsFebruary 22, 2017
Human Activity Will Heat Alaskan Skies—Deliberately and Picturesquely
This week powerful radio waves will disturb the ionosphere to probe satellite disruptions and create strange glows
EngineeringJanuary 30, 2017
Aquatic Robot Braves Volcanoes and Typhoons to Detect Tsunamis
A drone will circle the world’s newest volcanic island, near Japan, to warn of devastating waves
BiologyJuly 1, 2016
Cropland Lost to Saltwater Could Be Rescued by Rice with Salt-Tolerant Genes
Farmland is being ruined by salty water. Rice and fruits, genetically modified to survive salt, could feed millions
Climate ChangeMay 1, 2015
Giant Waves Change Arctic Ecology and Weather
Towering seas can smash sea ice, with far-flung effects on climate and nature
EnvironmentApril 21, 2015
Giant Waves Quickly Destroy Arctic Ocean Ice and Ecosystems
The biggest waves seen in northern sea ice show how this vital cover can be crushed much faster than expected