One of the most dramatic volcanic eruptions in history occurred more than 1,000 years ago. Scientists are still piecing together the aftermath.
Saima May Sidik
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High-Pressure Reactions Can Turn Nonporous Rocks into Sponges
Mathematical models describe how water moves through rocks in deep Earth.
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Phytoplankton Shield Ice Shelves from Summer Heat
Spring blooms shade Antarctic ice shelves, causing them to melt 7% more slowly than they would if they were surrounded by clear, bloomless waters.
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Some Urban Trees Suffer Under Climate Stress
Heat and drought hit trees in Boston and New York City harder than those in their rural counterparts.
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Shallow Waters Make the Best Carbon Sinks
Oxygen content and microbial prevalence may not be as influential on carbon sedimentation as previously thought.
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All Eyes on Jupiter
Astronomers hope amateur enthusiasts will help them monitor Jovian weather.
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Brandon Whitehead: Unifying Data to Streamline Discovery
A data scientist coheres disparate data sets so that Earth scientists can get the most out of infor-mation.
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Poniendo en práctica la legislación climática
La legislación reciente podría reducir drásticamente las emisiones de carbono en Estados Unidos, pero solo si se aplica adecuadamente y se amplía su uso.
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Northern Permafrost Region Emits More Greenhouse Gases Than It Captures
Permafrost underlies a quarter of the Northern Hemisphere. A comprehensive analysis shows that the area may have shifted from a sink to a source of greenhouse gases, bringing a longtime prediction to fruition.
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Putting Climate Laws to Work
Recent legislation could dramatically cut carbon emissions in the United States—but only if it’s well executed and widely used.