On expedition

When people venture into unknown territories to learn new things, this is the essence of research. Scientific voyages inspire us to marvel, dream and see the world in a new light. But they often tell stories not only of courage, curiosity and discovery, but also of power and colonial exploitation. The new Horizons explores both sides: the fascination of setting out on a journey and the ambivalence of research expeditions. And it reports on scientists who are venturing into undiscovered worlds of the Earth today.

• In the undiscovered worlds of the Earth
• Writing history
• From conquering the unknown to a final glance of what we’ve lost
• Image series: Dreaming of the next giant leap for humankind
• Editorial: Enthusiastic but critical