Not all scientists spend their days inside laboratories; a hardy few are out in the field taking high-adrenaline risks to unravel scientific mysteries. In this series, you'll meet daredevil scientists from a variety of disciplines who regularly face danger and their own fears in order to gather crucial data.Driven by curiosity and the desire to preserve lives, they venture into some of the most extreme environments imaginable, places where a single misstep can lead to death. Whether chasing down roaring tornadoes, hiking up steaming volcanoes, squirming on their bellies deep underground, or diving to the lightless unmapped depths of the sea, these scientists conduct work at the cutting edge of new frontiers. Mixing bravery with brilliance, these researchers are the great explorers of our modern age-men and women who are willing to do whatever it takes to chart new territory and advance our understanding of Earth's wonders as they pursue Science on the Edge. Book jacket.