• About
  • Sections
  • Topics
    • Climate
    • Earth Science
    • Oceans
    • Space & Planets
    • Health & Ecosystems
    • Culture & Policy
    • Education & Careers
    • Opinions
  • Projects
    • ENGAGE
    • Editors’ Highlights
    • Editors’ Vox
    • Eos en Español
    • Eos 简体中文版
    • Print Archive
  • Blogs
    • Research & Developments
    • The Landslide Blog
  • Newsletter
  • Submit to Eos
  • AGU.org
  • Career Center
  • Join AGU
  • Give to AGU
  • About
  • Sections
  • Topics
    • Climate
    • Earth Science
    • Oceans
    • Space & Planets
    • Health & Ecosystems
    • Culture & Policy
    • Education & Careers
    • Opinions
  • Projects
    • ENGAGE
    • Editors’ Highlights
    • Editors’ Vox
    • Eos en Español
    • Eos 简体中文版
    • Print Archive
  • Blogs
    • Research & Developments
    • The Landslide Blog
  • Newsletter
  • Submit to Eos
Skip to content
  • AGU.org
  • Career Center
  • Join AGU
  • Give to AGU
Eos

Eos

Science News by AGU

Support Eos
Sign Up for Newsletter
  • About
  • Sections
  • Topics
    • Climate
    • Earth Science
    • Oceans
    • Space & Planets
    • Health & Ecosystems
    • Culture & Policy
    • Education & Careers
    • Opinions
  • Projects
    • ENGAGE
    • Editors’ Highlights
    • Editors’ Vox
    • Eos en Español
    • Eos 简体中文版
    • Print Archive
  • Blogs
    • Research & Developments
    • The Landslide Blog
  • Newsletter
  • Submit to Eos

GeoFIZZ

Cave bacon in Soldier’s Cave, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, Calif.
Posted inGeoFIZZ

Cave Bacon and Other Delectable Science Terms

by B. Bedford 21 November 201818 April 2022

As you prepare to feast, save room for springy yellowcake, breadcrust bombs, a cheese course on Mars, and more. Bon appétit!

Octopus. Credit: Xindi Chang
Posted inGeoFIZZ

Dive into Stunning Sea-Inspired Art

Jenessa Duncombe, Staff Writer by Jenessa Duncombe 2 November 201822 June 2022

Every year, children from around the world craft unique pieces of art showcasing species found in Massachusetts’s Stellwagen Bank National Marine Sanctuary. Take a dip underwater with these marine masterpieces.

Watercolor of the Earth.
Posted inGeoFIZZ

Can You Express Your Science in 17 Syllables?

Jenessa Duncombe, Staff Writer by Jenessa Duncombe 16 October 201812 October 2022

Researchers are taking to Twitter to tell the world about their research through the lines of haiku. Now it’s your turn!

Mount Makalu and surrounding mountains in the Himalaya
Posted inGeoFIZZ

Earth’s Rich Textures, Seen by Satellite

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 31 August 20187 September 2018

From the soaring peaks of the Himalayas to Baltic algae blooms, Earth-observing satellites showcase the breathtaking and seemingly tactile beauty of our planet.

Computer illustration of a stream in the Sonoran Desert
Posted inGeoFIZZ

Explore Your Inner Child by Painting Science with Pixels

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 10 August 20185 October 2021

We always knew Microsoft Paint was useful for something.

Fireworks of many colors.
Posted inGeoFIZZ

A Rock Guide to Fireworks

Jenessa Duncombe, Staff Writer by Jenessa Duncombe 3 July 20187 March 2022

Before a firework was red, it was a strontium salt waiting for its moment.

Meet reimagined Disney princesses, who use their talents to advance science.
Posted inGeoFIZZ

If Disney Princesses Were Earth and Environmental Scientists…

Mohi Kumar headshot by M. Kumar 25 June 201810 March 2023

Welcome to an alternate universe where happily ever after includes a dedication to the scientific method.

Jill Karsten and Rodey Batiza, at their 1988 wedding aboard the R/V Thomas Washington, en route to the East Pacific Rise.
Posted inGeoFIZZ

Tying Knots on a Research Vessel

by J. Karsten and R. Batiza 8 June 20188 June 2018

Their marriage vows were immediately followed by 30 days of around-the-clock mapping and dredging of a mid-ocean ridge. On Sunday, these marine geochemists will celebrate their 30-year anniversary.

A hand-drawn sketch of Dawn flying over Ceres.
Posted inGeoFIZZ

Touring the Solar System with Science Art

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 22 May 2018

No sketchy science here! Just science sketches that bring conference note-taking to a whole new level.

Treats from the Great Geobakeoff 2018
Posted inGeoFIZZ

Tasty Treats from the 2018 Great Geobakeoff

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.orgMohi Kumar headshot by Kimberly M. S. Cartier and M. Kumar 11 May 201811 May 2018

Eat your way across fascinating geologic marvels, one sweet, sugary dessert at a time.

Posts pagination

Newer posts 1 2 3 4 5 Older posts
A view of a Washington, D.C., skyline from the Potomac River at night. The Lincoln Memorial (at left) and the Washington Monument (at right) are lit against a purple sky. Over the water of the Potomac appear the text “#AGU24 coverage from Eos.”

Features from AGU Publications

Research Spotlights

Orbiter Pair Expands View of Martian Ionosphere

20 June 202519 June 2025
Editors' Highlights

Coupled Isotopes Reveal Sedimentary Sources of Rare Metal Granites

17 June 202516 June 2025
Editors' Vox

Inside Volcanic Clouds: Where Tephra Goes and Why It Matters

16 June 202512 June 2025
Eos logo at left; AGU logo at right

About Eos
ENGAGE
Awards
Contact

Advertise
Submit
Career Center
Sitemap

© 2025 American Geophysical Union. All rights reserved Powered by Newspack