The biologist turned paleontologist has been organized and nimble, and he jumped at opportunities as they arose.
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Cassius Spears Jr.: Conserving the Living Soil
This soil scientist braids the Traditional Ecological Knowledge of his ancestors with modern soil conservation practices to help Rhode Island’s farmers and land stewards.
Alex Teachey: Elevating Astronomy with the Arts
This actor-turned-astronomer found success researching exomoons. Now he’s ready for another career change.
Getting Schooled in Complex Earth System Modeling
Training schools focused on modeling solid Earth responses to ice mass changes offer lessons on how early-career scientists can build professional networks and learn skills to solve complex problems.
Hydrothermal Hazards on Display in Yellowstone National Park
Tourists and officials were startled by a hydrothermal explosion at Black Diamond Pool in July 2024. Geoscientists are working out how and why it occurred to better understand these hazardous events.
Could Bubbling Oxygen Revitalize Dying Coastal Seas?
Reoxygenation approaches have shown some success in lakes, but their potential risks must be examined carefully before they’re implemented as solutions to improve the health of coastal waters.
Delegations Drive One Water Dialogues
Proactive approaches allow water practitioners to address issues in innovative, inclusive ways.
Cómo pueden los vulcanólogos mejorar la resiliencia urbana al cambio climático
Las estrategias pensadas para ciudades enteras para hacer frente al cambio climático pueden beneficiarse de los conocimientos de los vulcanólogos, que llevan mucho tiempo adaptando la información y la comunicación sobre riesgos a las comunidades locales.
A Dragonfly for Titan
A new eight-rotor robotic probe will head to the solar system’s most Earth-like moon. Here’s what its team is doing to prepare.
How to Build the World’s Highest Mountain
The rocks of Mount Everest’s peak made an epic journey from seafloor to summit.