The Scientific Afterlife of Sharks

When four sharks died in Florida, their corpses were split among a dozen research projects.

May 19, 2015 | 700 words, about 3 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

Reluctant Saviors

How tragedy and Mediterranean migration complicates the age-old ethic of rescuing seafarers in distress.

Apr 29, 2015 | 800 words, about 4 minutes

Can This Start-up Predict Flood Risk Better Than FEMA?

Even FEMA’s upcoming flood maps don’t account for recent climate change. Can this start-up do better?

Apr 23, 2015 | 650 words, about 3 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