September 2008

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)

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September

Departments

Burned at the Stake for Believing in Science

The life and work—and unorthodox beliefs—of Italian philosopher Giordano Bruno.
by Michael Mason

Want to Know Which Electronics Suck? Ask Your Computer.

A new program mines user reviews to create the ultimate computer-generated critique.
by Bryn Nelson

Einstein's 23 Biggest Mistakes

A new book explores the mistakes of the legendary genius.

Robert Lanza

20 Things You Didn't Know About... Telescopes

From Galileo to the Hubble, viewing space has come a long way.
by Susan Kruglinski

The Future Is Now for Rechargeable Laptop Batteries

A space-age battery is about to revolutionize portable computing.
by Stephen Cass

Battling the Worms Inside You

An infectious disease specialist must tackle her patient's parasites head-on.
by Claire Panosian Dunavan

Want to Save the Trees? Try Paying People Not to Chop Them Down.

A few test projects show that landowners protect forest when it's valuable to them.
by Thomas Kostigen

How to Hitchhike Across the Globe Without Leaving Your Living Room

The 360° World Atlas turns anyone with a computer into a global traveler.
by Boonsri Dickinson

Visual Science: The Daredevils Who Chase One of the Sky's Greatest Mysteries

Some brave pilots fly tiny gliders into an amazing type of cloud that forms only in Australia.
by Tyghe Trimble

Eco-Chic to the Rescue!

Sea leather, hemp, and bamboo make up this season's runway couture—but will it really help the planet?
by Josie Glausiusz

What Is This? The World's Tiniest Pickup Sticks?

Hint: It was originally developed to treat hypertension and angina.