The Irony of Recife, Brazil

The beaches in this coastal city are beautiful but deadly.

May 25, 2015 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

Sea Level Rise is Picking Up the Pace

What slowdown? New research says sea level rise is speeding up.

May 11, 2015 | 650 words, about 3 minutes

Europa’s Salty Sea

Research suggests chemical similarities between the oceans on Earth and Europa.

May 5, 2015 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Book Review: The Undersea Network

A new book, and companion website, maps the Internet’s fiber-optic backbone.

May 1, 2015 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

Elusive Underwater Waves Hold An Uncertain Grip on the Climate

Scientists are braving the treacherous Tasman Sea to learn about internal waves.

Apr 30, 2015 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

The Salt Flats of Trapani

Don Genova discovers a crystalline link to his ancestors on the Sicilian shore.

Apr 29, 2015 | 400 words, about 2 minutes

Coastal Villages that Moved Away

Build a dam, Sam. Set off a bomb, Dom. Block a view, Lou. There are at least 50 ways to move your coastal village, but we’ve narrowed it down to five.

Apr 22, 2015 | 550 words, about 2 minutes

Stefan Drzewiecki, Submarine Tsar

The world’s first submarine fleet was pedal-powered and short-lived. But its design was a game changer for modern warfare.

Apr 22, 2015 | 450 words, about 2 minutes