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Saima May Sidik

The floor of a foggy forest is covered in orange and brown leaves. In the middle distance, two researchers are taking measurements of a narrow stream.
Posted inResearch Spotlights

The “Surprising” Effect of Drying Headwaters on Nitrogen Dynamics

by Saima May Sidik 15 April 202515 April 2025

Contrary to predictions, spring rains caused a decrease in nitrogen at watershed outflows in Alabama.

Varias chimeneas a diferentes niveles lanzan humo sobre una ciudad. Una cadena montañosa y un cielo anaranjado se pueden ver detrás de la cima de los edificios.
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El Antropoceno merece reconocimiento oficial, sostienen algunos expertos

by Saima May Sidik 3 April 20253 April 2025

La Unión Internacional de Ciencias Geológicas decidió no designar una nueva época geológica, pero el asunto aún no se ha resuelto.

A large red, white, and blue ship with “Marion Dufresne” printed on the side is at sea, preparing for a helicopter to land on it.
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Tracking Some of the World’s Fiercest Ocean Currents

by Saima May Sidik 27 March 202523 June 2025

During a voyage off the east coast of Africa, researchers collected detailed measurements of massive swirling currents that affect regional ocean conditions and fisheries.

Several smokestacks at different levels pour smoke over a city. A mountain range and orange sky can just be seen peeking out over the tops of the buildings.
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Anthropocene Deserves Official Recognition, Some Experts Maintain

by Saima May Sidik 25 March 202530 April 2025

The International Union of Geological Sciences chose not to designate a new geologic epoch, but the matter is not yet settled.

The gray surface of Enceladus with plumes of gas escaping from the surface into space
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Using Algorithms to Help Find Life on Icy Ocean Worlds

by Saima May Sidik 21 March 202521 March 2025

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.

Una montaña, un glaciar y el cielo azul se ven refleados en un tranquilo lago.
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Los lagos y estanques de Alaska revelan los efectos del derretimiento del permafrost

by Saima May Sidik 21 March 202521 March 2025

Un nuevo conjunto de datos proporciona un método poderoso para rastrear fácilmente los cambios en el permafrost.

A mountain, glacier, and blue sky are reflected in the surface of a calm lake.
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Alaska’s Lakes and Ponds Reveal Effects of Permafrost Thaw

by Saima May Sidik 19 February 202521 March 2025

A new dataset provides a powerful method for easily tracking changes in permafrost.

Lush trees and shallow water sit beneath a blue sky, and a Minneapolis skyscraper rises in the background.
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Trees Can Cool Cities, But Only with a Little Help

by Saima May Sidik 14 February 202514 February 2025

To get the benefits of trees, city managers must give greenery what it needs to thrive, says new research.

Rough ice extends away from a hilly, frozen shoreline.
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Cold Days Bring Fast Ice

by Saima May Sidik 20 December 202420 December 2024

Thirty-seven years of observations reveal the meteorological conditions that lead to persistent, thick fast ice in Antarctica.

Eighteen photos in a grid. Each features a background of green light reminiscent of the northern lights, with clusters of red dots in the middle.
Posted inResearch Spotlights

Radar Reveals Electrical Activity in the Ionosphere

by Saima May Sidik 18 December 202416 July 2025

A new method could improve understanding of communication disruptions.

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