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
Stories by Mark Harris
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
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
Giant Waves Change Arctic Ecology and Weather
Towering seas can smash sea ice, with far-flung effects on climate and nature
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
