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Features

Popocatépetl erupts with wisps of volcanic gas, as seen from Puebla, Mexico.
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How Dangerous Is Mexico’s Popocatépetl? It Depends on Who You Ask

Katherine Kornei, Science Writer by Katherine Kornei 29 January 202425 April 2024

The stratovolcano in central Mexico presents a rich case study of risk perception, science communication, and preparedness surrounding natural hazards.

Computadora portátil iluminada en un escritorio de un cuarto oscuro en la oficina.
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El costo oculto de la Academia

Katherine Kornei, Science Writer by Katherine Kornei 19 January 202419 January 2024

Muchos académicos se sienten abrumados por la sobrecarga de trabajo, el cambio está en marcha a medida que los científicos se esfuerzan por cambiar la cultura de la educación superior.

Labeled petri dishes and small plastic containers filled with fragments of black glass sit on a tabletop and in sample drawers.
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The Importance of Archiving the Seafloor

by Christina DiCenzo, Katherine A. Kelley, Nichole Anest, Cara Fritz and Jeff Donnelly 18 January 202418 January 2024

Marine geological sample repositories are vital for ocean science, climate change studies, and more. The value of their collections is growing amid efforts to meet rising demand for their services.

Fish swim amid long strands of seaweed.
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Can Submerging Seaweed Cool the Climate?

by Saima May Sidik 16 January 202420 March 2024

Submerged seaweed can store carbon at the bottom of the ocean, but how effective the strategy will be—and how it will affect ocean health—remains unclear.

Close-up view of a slimy-looking deep purple microbial mat with lighter-colored splotches
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Modern Microbial Mats Offer Glimpses of Other Times and Places

by Bopaiah A. Biddanda, Anthony D. Weinke, Ian P. Stone, Steven A. Ruberg and Phil A. Hartmeyer 12 January 202412 January 2024

Comprising diverse groups of microbes, isolated but globally scattered mat ecosystems like those in Lake Huron may be analogues of life on early Earth and in other exotic environs.

Bubbles and the silhouettes of fish are seen from below, with light from the surface above them.
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Oceanic Cacophony 

by Alka Tripathy-Lang 21 December 202321 December 2023

The ocean is a pretty loud place, and anthropogenic noise is adding another layer to the soundscape.

Whirls, arches, and streamers of red and yellow are overlaid on a hazy background, with a bright white blur of light near the center.
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The 21st Century’s “Music of the Spheres” 

Damond Benningfield, Science Writer by Damond Benningfield 21 December 20237 March 2024

Scientists and artists are giving voice to everything from planets to black holes, enriching the research experience and bringing wonders of the universe to new audiences.

A view of the lower body of an astronaut carrying tongs and walking on the surface of the Moon
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Here’s How Artemis Astronauts Will Navigate on the Moon

by Saima May Sidik 30 November 202321 March 2024

The next wave of lunar explorers is headed to terrain that promises to be both stunning and challenging. Here’s how they’ll cope with some of the difficulties they’ll encounter.

Sunset from the ocean drilling communitiy’s scientific workhorse, the Joides Resolution.
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There is No JOIDES in Mudville

Damond Benningfield, Science Writer by Damond Benningfield 15 November 202328 August 2024

After almost 4 decades of research, the JOIDES Resolution will retire in 2024, leaving the ocean floor in peace (for now).

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Academia’s Hidden Price Tag

Katherine Kornei, Science Writer by Katherine Kornei 15 November 202328 November 2023

Many academics feel burdened by overwork, but change is afoot as scientists strive to shift the culture of higher education.

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