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Sarah Derouin, Science Writer

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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GeoTraductores Democratizan la Ciencia, Una Traducción a la Vez

Sarah Derouin, Science Writer by Sarah Derouin 27 September 202427 September 2024

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

Sarah Derouin, Science Writer by Sarah Derouin 27 September 202427 September 2024

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

Sarah Derouin, Science Writer by Sarah Derouin 20 August 202420 August 2024

A new hybrid modeling approach combines physics-based and machine learning models to extend—and improve—path and intensity predictions of tropical cyclones.

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The Role of Community Conversation in Improving Air Quality

Sarah Derouin, Science Writer by Sarah Derouin 1 August 20241 August 2024

Collaboration between academic researchers and environmental justice organizations is key to mitigating emissions.

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Mosquitoes Without Borders

Sarah Derouin, Science Writer by Sarah Derouin 11 July 20249 September 2024

Using regional systems based on ecology, not geopolitical boundaries, can give scientists a better picture of the potential spread of West Nile virus.

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¿El secreto para imitar fallas naturales? Plexiglás y teflón

Sarah Derouin, Science Writer by Sarah Derouin 13 June 202413 June 2024

Investigadores encontraron una manera eficaz para producir un comportamiento de fallas natural en el laboratorio.

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Ancient Crustal Weaknesses Contribute to Modern Earthquakes in West Africa

Sarah Derouin, Science Writer by Sarah Derouin 7 June 20249 June 2024

Researchers dive into the mechanisms and stresses that trigger earthquakes along the passive margin and interior of the continent.

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为全球湖泊做健康检查

Sarah Derouin, Science Writer by Sarah Derouin 4 June 20244 June 2024

湖泊正面临着一系列可能成为长期问题的健康问题。人类健康保健策略会有所帮助吗?

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Jupiter’s Magnetosphere Has a Semi-Open Relationship with the Solar Wind

Sarah Derouin, Science Writer by Sarah Derouin 22 May 202428 May 2024

Computer simulations and data from NASA’s Juno mission reveal information about the relationship between solar wind and Jupiter’s massive magnetosphere.

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The Secret to Mimicking Natural Faults? Plexiglass and Teflon

Sarah Derouin, Science Writer by Sarah Derouin 10 May 202413 June 2024

Researchers found an effective way to produce natural fault behavior in the laboratory.

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