NASA astronaut and geoscientist Drew Feustel reminds us: High above Earth, you see no borders; you barely see cities. You do see evidence of Earth’s raw power.
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Two-Career Chaos: A Look in the Rearview Mirror
Can we really have it all? A scientist reflects on the gut-wrenching choices of juggling marriage, kids, and careers.
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The Government Sidelines Science, but to What Extent?
Anecdotes paint a grim picture about the state of scientific integrity in the current administration. Results from a newly opened and broad survey will show us this problem’s full scope.
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Climate Models Are Uncertain, but We Can Do Something About It
Model simulations of many climate phenomena remain highly uncertain despite scientific advances and huge amounts of data. Scientists must do more to tackle model uncertainty head-on.
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Will Clean Air Fade Away?
Government-sponsored research and regulations enabled western U.S. states to clean up their air, despite industrial and population growth. Proposed funding cuts could undo this progress.
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Should AGU Have Fly-in Meetings Anymore?
Should members of the American Geophysical Union “walk their talk” by cutting carbon emissions related to meeting travel?
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Partnerships Drive Science to Action Across the AGU Community
Scientists and decision-makers are working together to design, conduct, apply, and share research in ways that maximize value to society. How can AGU foster such partnerships?
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Beginner’s Guide to the AGU Fall Meeting
An early-career scientist’s compilation of solicited advice and notes to self on how to effectively use the “conference experience.”
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Maintaining Momentum in Climate Model Development
As the current funding for climate process teams comes to an end, scientists emphasize the continuing need for teams that translate basic research into improved climate models.
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Monitoring Coastal Zone Changes from Space
The resilience of coastal communities depends on an integrated, worldwide coastal monitoring effort. Satellite observations provide valuable data on global to local scales.