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Sarah Stanley

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Planetary Sciences

Scientists get a glimpse of what’s going on beneath Jupiter’s thick cloud layer

Research Spotlight 15 hours ago

Huge Storms Disrupted Jupiter’s Fastest Jet Stream in 2016

Recurrent jet stream disturbances provide glimpses of what lies beneath the gas giant’s thick upper cloud cover.

Atmospheric Sciences

Researchers synthesize data from different satellite instruments to get a better look at cloud structure

Research Spotlight 26 June 2017

Using Multiple Satellites Gives a Fuller View of Cloud Structure

The unique strengths of different satellites reveal different facets of cloud systems and precipitation.

Geology & Geophysics

New lab experiments offer insight into the formation of the slickenline patterns that often appear on faults

Research Spotlight 16 June 2017

Lab Experiments Show How Fault Surfaces Get Groovy

Formation of nanometer-scale quartz beads could promote linear “slickenline” patterns and facilitate fault movement.

Climate Change

Research Spotlight 13 June 2017

The Future of Earth Looks Drier…but Just How Dry?

New analysis of soil moisture projections from climate models could help resolve a discrepancy between expected increases in aridity and precipitation over land.

Atmospheric Sciences

Researchers test climate model resolution with a decade of precipitation data

Research Spotlight 2 June 2017

New Supercomputers Allow Climate Models to Capture Convection

Scientists evaluate the latest version of a fine-scale climate model by simulating a decade of precipitation patterns across Europe.

Planetary Sciences

Researchers uncover the cause behind volcanic eruptions that produced Canada’s Sudbury crater

Research Spotlight 25 May 2017

Ancient Impact May Have Triggered Long-Term Volcanic Eruptions

Scientists revisit Canada’s Sudbury crater in light of new evidence from other planets that suggests an alternative postimpact history.

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Ocean Sciences

Ship’s crew and technical staff deploy a current meter to monitor Angola Current flow.

Research Spotlight 18 May 2017

First Detailed Study of Circulation off Angola

New data give scientists insight into the eastern boundary current off Angola, helping them to evaluate and assess why simulations create sea surface temperature biases in the region.

Climate Change