Journeys Water is such an essential resource
to our health and environment that its other influences on us are often
overlooked. In three distinct features, we travel to some aquatic and geologic
wonders that are inspirational as well as integral to peoples’ lives.
Travel with us to Cambodia, Niagara Falls and Carmel-by-the-Sea. Carolyn Gramling, Megan Sever, David B. Williams
Down to Earth with Extreme ScientistsPrint Exclusive Some of today’s most important research is
being conducted in extreme environments, often under hazardous conditions.
Read about researchers who, in their mastery of earth, wind, fire and ice,
show that science is anything but boring. Tim Palucka, Megan Sever, Carolyn Gramling, Kathryn Hansen
BENCHMARKS June 8, 1783: Laki Erupts, Killing Thousands Print Exclusive
TRENDS & INNOVATIONS A Hydrobot’s View Into the Abyss Print Exclusive A robot dives into the deepest sinkholes in the world Kathryn Hansen
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A POLITICAL COMMENT ON... Fire and Ice on Capitol Hill G8 and other countries gather in Washington, D.C., to discuss economic solutions to global warming Allyson K. Anderson
GEOLOGIC COLUMN Plunging into the Debate on Climate Change A call for geologists to lead the charge in educating the public and taking action to help our warming world Fred Schwab
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Angkor Wat (at dawn), built in the early 12th century,
is the largest of the many Angkor temples in Cambodia.
Image is courtesy of M. K. Henderson Third Rock Images