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
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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
An island volcano blew up last Saturday. A volcanologist explains why the location is difficult to monitor
This week powerful radio waves will disturb the ionosphere to probe satellite disruptions and create strange glows
A drone will circle the world’s newest volcanic island, near Japan, to warn of devastating waves
Farmland is being ruined by salty water. Rice and fruits, genetically modified to survive salt, could feed millions
Towering seas can smash sea ice, with far-flung effects on climate and nature
The biggest waves seen in northern sea ice show how this vital cover can be crushed much faster than expected