January 4, 2015
Geomedia: Books: A brief history of our cosmic origins
In the 1980 television show “Cosmos,” astronomer Carl Sagan famously noted: “The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our …
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December 8, 2014
Geomedia: Books: Are we causing a sixth extinction?
Last year, Elizabeth Kolbert released her latest excellent book. Her previous volume, “Field Notes from a Catastrophe,” set a high bar for …
November 3, 2014
Geomedia: Gifts: Holiday Guide
For the Home and Office Chemist’s Spice Rack | $49.99 www.perpetualkid.com/chemistry-set-spice-rack.aspx If cooking is chemistry, then your …
September 4, 2014
On the Web: Personalizing drought data with digital tools
One of the hardest parts of hazard mitigation is communicating risk to the public. With drought, people feel the heat while it’s happening but …
August 12, 2014
Geomedia: 'Dinosaur 13' chisels away at the story behind discovery of Sue
As the most complete Tyrannosaurus rex skeleton ever found, “Sue” is an icon. She even has her own logo and her own Twitter account. Sue made …
July 11, 2014
On the Web: Ka-pow! Superhero short films get kids thinking about climate change
The Green Ninja may sound like a spin-off of the “Power Rangers,” the live-action children’s television series featuring color-coded superheroes. …
June 16, 2014
Geomedia: Books: The earth system symphony
The planet is a symphony played by the orchestral sections of the atmosphere, hydrosphere, geosphere and biosphere, each of which includes many …
June 9, 2014
Geomedia: Books: A changing literary climate
The book cover of “Odds Against Tomorrow” (2013) by Nathaniel Rich features a flooded Manhattan. In a 2013 NPR story, Rich’s publicist, Brian …
May 15, 2014
Geomedia: Books: Science in fiction
As a science magazine, EARTH usually reviews nonfiction. This month, however, we are bringing you reviews of three recent novels with scientific …
April 23, 2014
Geomedia: California's climatic catastrophes detailed in "The West Without Water"
On a drought map of California for this past winter, the colors graded from yellow to deep red, indicating drought ranging from abnormally dry to …
February 20, 2014
From field scientist to filmmaker: Doug Prose
Ask Doug Prose what his favorite part of producing geologically themed documentaries is and he’ll tell you it’s filming nature and science in the …
February 20, 2014
Commissioned artwork
In 2013, the American Geosciences Institute (AGI, which publishes EARTH) commissioned glass artist Adam Frus to create a sculpture to celebrate …
December 6, 2013
Gifts: Holiday gift guide
Finding gifts for that special scientist can be challenging: They are often more excited by ideas and specimens than material possessions, or …
August 14, 2013
On the web: Mount St. Helens goes online to reach the masses
If you’ve ever felt the mysterious allure of volcanoes — both terrifying and spectacular — you can now experience the infamous eruption of Mount …
January 4, 2013
Apps: Improving home energy efficiency in 2013
‘Tis the season for making New Year’s resolutions. We here at EARTH probably can’t offer much assistance when it comes to diet and exercise tips …
July 23, 2012
On the web: Shake, rattle and roll: What does an earthquake sound like?
The sounds we associate with earthquakes tend to be those induced aboveground. Low-pitched rumbles, rattling windows and car alarms might be …
January 5, 2012
TV: Discovery Channel grows more curious
At first, it is difficult to distinguish the Discovery Channel’s new show “Curiosity” — in which celebrity-scientists and science-oriented …
January 5, 2012
Charting a course correction: A review of Earth: The Operators' Manual
Rare are the scientists like Richard Alley. An exceptional researcher known for his work on the great polar ice sheets, he is also a central …