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Biogeosciences

Research Spotlight 18 September 2019

Methane-Releasing Tundra Soils Freezing Later Each Year

Scientists find links between delayed freezing of Alaskan soils and higher atmospheric methane concentrations during the cold season.

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Ocean Sciences

Research Spotlight 4 September 2019

Theoretical Models Advance Knowledge of Ocean Circulation

A review of recent advancements highlights key insights into the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and what might be in store for future research.

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Ocean Sciences

Research Spotlight 3 September 2019

Revealing the Ocean’s Rare but Prolific Carbon Export Events

New findings suggest that rare events underlie a global inverse relationship between primary production of organic carbon in the upper ocean and the fraction that is exported to the deep sea.

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Mathematical Geophysics

Research Spotlight 2 August 2019

Capturing Snowmelt Patterns from Cloudy Satellite Images

A new modeling strategy could improve streamflow predictions in places where mountain snow is a critical source of water.

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Biogeosciences

Research Spotlight 18 July 2019

Forested Streams May Warm More Than Observations Predict

Understanding how temperatures of cold-water streams respond to global warming could help clarify the impacts of climate change on aquatic ecosystems.

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Climate Change

Research Spotlight 20 June 2019

New Perspectives on 2,000 Years of North Atlantic Climate Change

A review of recent research advancements takes a deep dive into North Atlantic ocean circulation and its potential role in historical climate shifts.

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Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface

Research Spotlight 14 June 2019

Arctic Glacial Retreat Alters Downstream Fjord Currents

High-resolution mapping efforts could improve predictions of coastal changes as glaciers shrink around the world.

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Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface

Research Spotlight 10 June 2019

Ordinary Security Cameras Could Keep an Eye on Rainfall

A new opportunistic sensing strategy could use existing closed-circuit television networks to accurately capture rainfall intensity, despite low-cost equipment and visually complex scenes.

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Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface

Research Spotlight 6 June 2019

Using GPS Sensors to Capture Key Snowpack Properties

A low-cost, two-antenna GPS setup could enable valuable snow measurements in remote locations, improving predictions of runoff and avalanche risk.

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Biogeosciences

Research Spotlight 5 June 2019

Mountain Ecosystems and Communities Face Challenges Worldwide

An unprecedented global assessment examines climate, economic, and governance threats to mountain systems and the benefits they provide, suggesting pathways toward sustainability.

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