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Ocean Sciences

News 15 May 2015

National Science Foundation to Rebalance Ocean Science Funding

In its response to a National Research Council survey on ocean sciences, the National Science Foundation has endorsed recommendations calling for a budgetary course correction.

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Geology & Geophysics

News 7 May 2015

Reducing Earthquake Risk in Nepal

What specific approaches work well to protect people from earthquake hazards in Nepal? Hazard mitigation expert Brian Tucker shares his insight.

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Geology & Geophysics

News 5 May 2015

What Can We Learn About Disaster Preparedness from Nepal's Quake?

In an interview with Eos, hazard mitigation expert Brian Tucker gives his views on disaster preparedness in the wake of the recent earthquake in Nepal.

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Science Policy & Funding

News 5 May 2015

House Committee Approves Bills That Limit Earth Science Funding

The U.S. House of Representatives could vote later this month on legislation, approved by the science committee, to limit Earth science funding at several federal agencies.

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Ocean Sciences

News 30 April 2015

U.S. Goals for Arctic Council Include Focus on Climate Change

As chair of the Arctic Council, the United States is prioritizing climate change and ocean issues and improving the conditions for Arctic communities.

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Natural Hazards

News 27 April 2015

Scientists Hope to Learn Lessons from Nepal Earthquake

The 25 April earthquake in Nepal has caused thousands of fatalities. Scientists hope it can lead to a better understanding of the region's seismicity and better earthquake resilience.

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Atmospheric Sciences

News 24 April 2015

Initiative Aims to End Routine Flaring of Natural Gas

A new initiative to curtail the wasteful burning of natural gas associated with oil production could lead to significant environmental and public health benefits.

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Science Policy & Funding

News 10 April 2015

Science Journalists Face Government Roadblocks, Survey Finds

U.S. government restrictions pose barriers for science journalists, but the roadblocks appear less severe than those that some other journalists confront, according to a new survey.

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Planetary Sciences

News 9 April 2015

NASA Hopes to Find Strong Indications of Life Beyond Earth Soon

With the search for water and habitable planetary bodies proceeding at an increasing pace, NASA scientists say they are getting closer to finding evidence of extraterrestrial life.

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Science Policy & Funding

News 3 April 2015

Renewable Energy Trend Could Help with Climate Mitigation

Analysts say that a 17% increase in global investment in renewable energy is part of a significant shift in energy trends toward addressing climate change.

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