Oregon and Washington residents will receive an alert on their cell phones if they are in danger from an incoming quake.
Jenessa Duncombe
Jenessa Duncombe, a News and Features Writer for Eos, joined the team in 2018. She graduated with her master’s degree in physical oceanography from Oregon State University in 2017 and subsequently worked as a freelance writer on research ships. Jenessa first interned with Eos, became the team’s first fellow in May 2019, and joined the staff permanently in March 2020.
What Happens When Six Sea Turtles Go Rogue
In a study of more than 200 sea turtles, researchers were surprised by six turtles that went their own way.
Five Culinary Winners and Losers of Climate Change
From wines in Canada to mushrooms in the Czech Republic, some foods will fare better than others on a hot planet.
Turf’s Dirty Little Secret
Greenhouse gas emissions from sports fields may be scoring points for climate change.
Aerosol Scientists Try to Clear the Air About COVID-19 Transmission
“We are basically doing what a public health agency should be doing.”
Why Trillions of Jellyfish Washed Ashore from Canada to California
Although warming oceans may make population booms and mass strandings more common, the species may ultimately be one of the beneficiaries of climate change.
Racist Slurs in Place-Names Have to Go, Say Geoscientists
An open letter from geoscientists supports a bill to remove racist slurs from federally recognized lakes, creeks, canyons, and other small landforms.
Seven Ways PIs Can Counteract Systemic Bias Right Now
Principal investigators are the monarchs of their science kingdoms. Here are seven things they can do for the betterment of the realm—ehrm, lab group.
Arctic Report Card Founder Discusses the Fate of the Pole
Researcher Jackie Richter-Menge has reported on the status of the melting Arctic for the past 15 years. Her observations tell a story of “mind-blowing change.”
Network Connects Indigenous Knowledges in the Arctic and U.S. Southwest
Indigenous Peoples from the Arctic and the U.S. Southwest have joined together to tackle issues of food sovereignty in two environmental extremes. Their bond led to a swift response to COVID-19.