The new short documentary "Arctic Alchemy" follows scientist Roman Dial on an expedition in Alaska's Brooks Range. NPR's Ayesha Rascoe talks to Dial and the film's executive producer, Jon Krakauer.

"Arctic Alchemy" is a new documentary featuring Roman Dial and his life spent in the outdoors, including his work studying rusting rivers in the Arctic. Roman started in Alaska as a youth visiting his ...

The King with Steve Backshall at Buckingham Palace in March 2025 (Buckingham Palace/PA) The King has expressed his frustration at humanity’s response to the climate crisis and does not want future ...