The converging waves swirl until they finally break into a 130-foot pillar of saltwater, in a process that scientists have yet to fully explain. Reading time 2 minutes Australia is home to some of the ...

The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. In May 2014, NASA announced at a press conference that a portion of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet appeared to have reached a point of ...

The songwriters collaborate for a spirited and serious collection of protest folk inspired by the legacy of Woody Guthrie. Recorded directly to tape in Vermont, What of Our Nature is even earthier ...

After George Clooney’s announcement in October that the Ocean’s 14 budget had been approved, the buzz began about what new faces would appear in the movie that is set to start filming in mid to late ...

Our exploration of the outer Solar System has revealed a host of icy moons, many with surface features that suggest a complex geology. In some cases, these features—most notably the geysers of ...

Disney has announced the digital, 4K, Blu-ray, and DVD release dates for Tron: Ares, the latest sequel to the long-running sci-fi action franchise. This comes nearly two months after the Jared ...

Healthy forests and oceans are our greatest allies when it comes to climate protection. However, their well-being is increasingly threatened by the consequences of climate change. The European Union ...

Discarded nets, lines and traps are a hazard to marine life and ecosystems around the world, but pioneering programs are tackling the problem creatively through education, prevention, ocean cleanups ...

Partnerships between shipyards and designers are more common than not in the superyacht world—in fact, many owners hire yachting’s independent rock-star designers and only then ask multiple shipyards ...

Climate change, pollution, and fishing are pushing oceans closer to their limits at an unprecedented rate. The pressure of that human impact is expected to double by 2050, according to a new study.