Will Ditching Dams Be the Coastline’s Renewal?

In Washington State, scientists studying the Elwha River Delta in the decade since the dam came down have revealed lasting changes—and a healthier ecosystem.

May 21, 2024 | 1,200 words, about 6 minutes

What the Heck Is Seaweed Mining?

Preliminary research suggests seaweed can trap and store valuable minerals. Is this the beginning of a new type of mining?

Apr 25, 2024 | 850 words, about 4 minutes

In the Rush to Decarbonize, the Shipping Industry Is Exploring Alternative Fuels

The shipping industry is finally embracing greener fuels, but which one, or ones, will they land on?

Apr 24, 2024 | 1,500 words, about 7 minutes

Making a Marsh out of a Mud Pile

In San Francisco Bay, scientists are looking for a better way to rebuild flagging marshland.

Apr 10, 2024 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Can Green Hydrogen Production Help Bring Oceanic Dead Zones Back to Life?

Green hydrogen production makes a lot of extra oxygen. Could we put it to work revitalizing the ocean?

Apr 8, 2024 | 1,000 words, about 5 minutes

Light at the End of the Tunnel

Millions of killer culverts lurk beneath North American roadways, strangling populations of migratory fish. Now with a nationwide project, the United States is trying to fix them.

Mar 26, 2024 | 2,500 words, about 12 minutes

Get Ready for the Robotic Fish Revolution

Scientists say swarms of robotic fish could soon make traditional underwater research vehicles obsolete.

Mar 25, 2024 | 900 words, about 4 minutes

Dammed but Not Doomed

As dams come down on the Skutik River, the once-demonized alewife—a fish beloved by the Passamaquoddy—gets a second chance at life.

Mar 5, 2024 | 3,600 words, about 18 minutes