Researchers use ancient eclipse data and new machine learning techniques to understand what processes changed the length of Earth’s days over the past 3,000 years.
Sarah Derouin
Sarah Derouin is a freelance science journalist and editor who has been writing for Eos since 2017. She has a doctorate in geology from the University of Cincinnati and is a graduate of the Science Communication Program at University of California, Santa Cruz. Sarah has written for New Scientist, Scientific American, Popular Mechanics, Science, EARTH Magazine, and Mongabay. She was the 2018–19 Science Communication Fellow for the Geological Society of America and attended Congressional Climate Science Days. Beyond writing, Sarah was an acting associate editor for EARTH Magazine. She also worked behind the scenes as an assistant producer on Big Picture Science radio show, broadcast on more than 140 public radio stations. You can find more of her work at www.sarahderouin.com or connect with her on Twitter @Sarah_Derouin.
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Como os Incêndios e o Clima Afetam a Saúde Pública de Portugal
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Subtle Coastal Sinking Raises Storm Surge Risks
New detection of millimeter-scale subsidence along vulnerable coastlines means flood risk predictions may be inaccurate.
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Machine Learning Could Improve Extreme Weather Warnings
A deep learning technique could reduce the error in 10-day weather forecasts by more than 90%, allowing communities to better prepare for extreme events such as heat waves.
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GeoTraductores Democratizan la Ciencia, Una Traducción a la Vez
Una colaboración para traducir los artículos de Eos al español está generando aumentos significativos en la involucración de las comunidades latinoamericanas y otros que hablan español.
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GeoTraductores Democratizes Science, One Translation at a Time
A collaboration to translate Eos articles into Spanish is yielding significant increases in engagement among Latin American and other Spanish-speaking communities.
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Physics Meets Machine Learning for Better Cyclone Predictions
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The Role of Community Conversation in Improving Air Quality
Collaboration between academic researchers and environmental justice organizations is key to mitigating emissions.