The Ground Zero of Climate Change
Antarctica's Whillans Ice Stream helps researchers predict climate change—and the fate of coastal cities around the world.
by Douglas Fox (text and photography)
The Race to Save the Hubble Telescope
An inside look at what may be the toughest space mission ever attempted.
Oldsters' New Fountain of Youth: Video Games
Some specially tailored games seem to help preserve mental fitness.
How Much Can You Learn From a Home DNA Test?
One reporter has her DNA analyzed and finds that genetic testing isn't an exact science.
Fighting for the Right to Clone
Stem cell and cloning guru Robert Lanza has battled the Catholic Church, the White House, and violent protesters.
How to Teach Science to the Pope
The Vatican keeps close tabs on the latest science—and integrates new research into its modern theology.
10 Ways Genetically Engineered Microbes Could Help Humanity
Fighting cancer, producing renewable fuels, and making your clothing glow in the dark.
