David Grossman
Correspondent
David Grossman is a narrative journalist who tells the story of our planet through the eyes of the scientists working to understand it. As a field correspondent, he has spent months embedded with research teams across the globe, chronicling their challenges and breakthroughs. His work is defined by a deep sense of place and character, bringing readers into the labs, tents, and research vessels where discovery happens. His documentary series 'Edges of Life' earned him the National Association of Science Writers' 'Science in Society' award.
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WHO Defends Ebola Response Amid Scrutiny
In 2014, a Doctors Without Borders nurse, Kaci Hickox, was held in a tent outside a Newark hospital for three days, symptom-free.
May 20, 2026 · 3 min read

Hunga Tonga Eruption: 55km Reach, Rewrites Climate, Impacts Marine Life
The Hunga Tonga-Hunga Ha’apai volcano erupted in January 2022, unleashing a force so immense its boom resonated across continents, reaching as far away as Canada.
May 20, 2026 · 4 min read

Global cooperation on climate change solutions lags
On July 23, 2025, the International Court of Justice issued an Advisory Opinion affirming that states have binding legal obligations and may face legal consequences for climate harm, a development cru
May 18, 2026 · 7 min read