Climate
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
Natural Disasters
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
Electronics
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
Engineering
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
Biology
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
Giant Waves Change Arctic Ecology and Weather
Towering seas can smash sea ice, with far-flung effects on climate and nature
Sustainability
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
