The Ice Issue

From This Issue

Groovy Glaciers

Despite being made entirely of ice, glaciers are alive with motion, discovery, and in some cases, actual microbial life that thrives in pitch-black, high-pressure, freezing conditions.

A Diamond’s Journey

Diamonds may be called "ice," but they don't form in freezing temperatures. Deep underground, intense heat and enormous pressure transform carbon into the hardest natural crystal on Earth.

Busy Beavers

Meet the busy beaver! Armed with iron-fortified, orange teeth and a paddle-shaped tail used for both construction and dramatic water-slapping warnings, these furry rodents remodel entire landscapes by turning simple streams into luxury, flooded ecosystems.

Project: Advanced Survival Campfires

Whether on a hike or a camping trip, building a good, warm campfire could be the difference between freezing and being cozy!

Ice Roads

Canada's ice trucking roads remain among the most unusual transportation networks on Earth: built each winter anew, erased each spring, and entirely dependent on extreme cold.

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