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Rachel Fritts, Science Writer

Rachel Fritts

Rachel Fritts is a science writer specializing in ecology, sustainability, and Earth science. Her work has appeared in a number of publications, including Ars Technica, Science News, Science, Mongabay, and Hakai Magazine. She also writes scripts about evolution for the PBS Digital Studios channel Eons. Rachel is currently completing a master’s degree in science writing at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.

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Protecting Power Grids from Space Weather

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 4 December 20234 December 2023

A new paper explores ways to mitigate the impact of geomagnetically induced currents on the New Zealand power grid.

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To Meet Climate Goals, Protect the Tongass and Chugach Forests

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 22 November 20231 December 2023

The two largest U.S. national forests, both in Alaska, have low wildfire risk and provide crucial forest carbon stocks and biodiversity benefits.

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Los primeros eventos de deslizamiento lento observados en el sur de Costa Rica

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 20 November 202320 November 2023

Cinco eventos observados en la Península de Osa revelan nueva información sobre el papel que estos pequeños y lentos terremotos pueden desempeñar en la acumulación de tensión y riesgos de tsunami a lo largo de las zonas de subducción.

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The First Slow-Slip Events Seen off Southern Costa Rica

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 23 October 202320 November 2023

Five events observed off the Osa Peninsula shed new light on the role that these small, slow earthquakes can play in strain accumulation and tsunami hazards along subduction zones.

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Mars Has Far Fewer Minerals Than Earth Does

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 6 September 20236 September 2023

The development of plate tectonics and life on Earth provided avenues for mineral evolution that did not occur on Mars, resulting in relatively limited mineral diversity on the Red Planet.

Un suelo con grietas de desecación al frente con árboles agua y un atardecer al fondo.
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El cambio climático está secando a los suelos

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 24 August 202329 August 2023

Los suelos terrestres se están secando a medida que el planeta se calienta, pero aún no está claro que tan seco es muy seco.

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Current Agriculture Adds More Phosphorus to Streams Than to Lakes

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 17 August 202317 August 2023

Improved agricultural nutrient management could improve stream water quality by reducing phosphorus levels, but rising temperatures and rainfall due to climate change might offset improvements.

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Climate Change Is Drying Out Earth’s Soils

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 5 June 202324 August 2023

Earth’s land is drying as it warms, but it is not clear how dry is too dry.

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Carbon Sink Models Need Nitrogen

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 28 April 202328 April 2023

If terrestrial biosphere models don’t include nitrogen, they will overestimate carbon sequestration.

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U.S. Public Water Supply Is a Local Source of Phosphorus Pollution

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 16 March 202322 June 2023

Excess phosphorus may reach U.S. rivers, lakes, and groundwater through water main leaks and outdoor water use.

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