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Aaron Sidder, freelance science writer

Aaron Sidder

Aaron Sidder is a freelance writer based out of Denver, Colo. He has a master’s degree in ecology from Colorado State University. Aaron was an AGU-sponsored AAAS Mass Media Science & Engineering Fellow at National Geographic in 2016, and he has been writing for Eos ever since. In addition to Eos and National Geographic, he has written for National Geographic Kids Magazine, Smithosonian Smart News, 5280 Magazine, and the Santa Fe Institute. In his free time, he cultivates an extensive—and growing—collection of field guides from around the country.

Researchers examine how mesquite trees move water between soil layers
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How Mesquite Trees Gain a Competitive Edge in Arid Arizona

Aaron Sidder, freelance science writer by Aaron Sidder 6 July 20183 March 2023

A new study shows that mesquites employ hydraulic redistribution to move water between soil layers in the savannas of Santa Rita.

Researchers examine the role of upper estuaries as blue carbon sinks
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Upper Estuaries Found to Be Significant Blue Carbon Sink

Aaron Sidder, freelance science writer by Aaron Sidder 29 June 20189 March 2023

Inland from the seagrass and salt marsh ecosystems that border the ocean, upper estuaries store more carbon than previously realized and could play an important role in mitigating climate change.

Daebo granites Korean Peninsula
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Cycles of Mountain Building Formed 2018 Winter Olympics Terrain

Aaron Sidder, freelance science writer by Aaron Sidder 9 February 201813 March 2023

The Korean Peninsula’s rich geologic history can be traced on the slopes of the alpine ski course.

Students study water geoscience
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Geosciences Make Modest Gains but Still Struggle with Diversity

Aaron Sidder, freelance science writer by Aaron Sidder 6 April 201720 April 2023

A new report reveals that increasing numbers of women are studying and working in the geosciences, but the field continues to lag in attracting underrepresented groups.

Demonstrators at a rally in San Francisco in December 2016 in support of climate science.
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Postelection Angst Spurs Some Women Scientists to Ally and Act

Aaron Sidder, freelance science writer by Aaron Sidder 19 January 201727 March 2023

An advocacy group for women scientists has formed in reaction to the contentious 2016 U.S. presidential campaign and expects to participate in the Women's March on Washington this weekend.

A partial frame from a movie showing land cover change across the United States, created by Descartes Labs.
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Tracking Global Change with a Cloud-Based Living Atlas

Aaron Sidder, freelance science writer by Aaron Sidder 19 December 20166 March 2023

With their feet in the cloud, Descartes Labs is pushing the limit of how we study the Earth with satellite images.

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A Quest to Put Sea Level Rise Data in Your Pocket

Aaron Sidder, freelance science writer by Aaron Sidder 15 December 201611 January 2023

A new climate change app uses interactive data maps to engage users and prompt the exploration of questions related to changing sea levels and climate vulnerability.

Crews work on a relief well at California’s Aliso Canyon gas field after a leak that began in December 2015.
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Soil Bacteria Could Help Absorb Natural Gas Leaks

Aaron Sidder, freelance science writer by Aaron Sidder 14 December 201618 May 2022

For the first time, new research examines the response of terrestrial soil microbes to a massive natural gas blowout and offers hope for new remediation strategies.

Aaron Sidder poses with National Geographic's famous yellow border.
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From Science to Storytelling: An Experiment in Journalism

Aaron Sidder, freelance science writer by Aaron Sidder 30 November 201623 March 2023

From ominous deadlines to Internet trolls, AGU's 2016 AAAS Mass Media Fellow recounts his experience writing for National Geographic as a science journalist.

Water pool attached to Robinson Drilling rig 4 in Midland County, Tex.
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Largest Ever U.S. Shale Oil Deposit Identified in Texas

Aaron Sidder, freelance science writer by Aaron Sidder 21 November 201612 November 2021

The Wolfcamp shale, which underlies a large swath of Texas roughly centered on the city of Midland, contains 20 billion barrels of oil that could be recovered with current technology.

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