During a voyage off the east coast of Africa, researchers collected detailed measurements of massive swirling currents that affect regional ocean conditions and fisheries.
Saima May Sidik
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Anthropocene Deserves Official Recognition, Some Experts Maintain
The International Union of Geological Sciences chose not to designate a new geologic epoch, but the matter is not yet settled.
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Using Algorithms to Help Find Life on Icy Ocean Worlds
Scientists could use machine learning to analyze atmospheric samples in order to help identify microbes on frozen moons. They’re testing the concept using bottles of brine and smelly bacteria.
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Los lagos y estanques de Alaska revelan los efectos del derretimiento del permafrost
Un nuevo conjunto de datos proporciona un método poderoso para rastrear fácilmente los cambios en el permafrost.
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Alaska’s Lakes and Ponds Reveal Effects of Permafrost Thaw
A new dataset provides a powerful method for easily tracking changes in permafrost.
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Trees Can Cool Cities, But Only with a Little Help
To get the benefits of trees, city managers must give greenery what it needs to thrive, says new research.
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Cold Days Bring Fast Ice
Thirty-seven years of observations reveal the meteorological conditions that lead to persistent, thick fast ice in Antarctica.
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Radar Reveals Electrical Activity in the Ionosphere
A new method could improve understanding of communication disruptions.
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La falta de datos sobre la calidad del agua es una forma de injusticia ambiental
Hay escasez de información sobre la salud de los lagos en las comunidades marginadas.
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Seemingly Simple Climate Adaptation Strategy Could Backfire
Reflecting sunlight can protect a neighborhood from scorching temperatures, but surrounding neighborhoods could suffer as a result.