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Geology & Geophysics

4 November 2014

Crowdsourcing Digital Maps Using Citizen Geologists

Could citizen geologists help scientists make geological maps?

Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Volcanology

4 November 2014

Continuing Bardarbunga Eruption Fuels Scientific Research

How are scientists taking advantage of Iceland’s Bardarbunga eruption, which shows no signs of slowing down?

Climate Change

4 November 2014

Methane-Producing Microbes Important for Studying Greenhouse Gas Emissions

Scientists have long thought that methane-producing microbes contribute to climate change but are slowly learning just how big a role these microbes play.

Geology & Geophysics

4 November 2014

Centenary of the Discovery of Earth’s Magnetic Field Reversals

A monument was erected to commemorate the centenary of Bernard Brunhes’s discovery of Earth’s magnetic field reversals.

Science Policy & Funding

4 November 2014

Experts Examine Role Scientists Play in Oil Transportation Issues

Scientists and government officials discuss how science can inform decisions related to transporting crude oil.

Natural Hazards

4 November 2014

Americans Unprepared for Natural Disasters

Why aren’t Americans better prepared for a natural disaster?

Education

4 November 2014

Failed Rocket Payload Included Research Experiments

Orbital Sciences’ Antares rocket and Cygnus cargo spacecraft, which failed on 28 October, included a number of student research projects along with other science experiments.

Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface

28 October 2014

NOAA's Winter Outlook Favors Weak El Niño, Lower-Than-Average Precipitation

The National Atmospheric and Oceanic Association announces the upcoming weather projection for winter 2014-2015.

Climate Change

28 October 2014

U.S. Department of Defense Deems Climate Change a National Security Threat

U.S. Department of Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel speaks about the dangers of climate change.

Geology & Geophysics

28 October 2014

Assessing Earthquake Risks in the Pacific Northwest

While megaquakes occasionally occur along the Cascadia margin, smaller but more frequent crustal earthquakes are a more immediate threat, according to a natural hazards expert.