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Taiwan Shipwreck Is Major Loss for Ocean Research, Scientists Say
The 10 October shipwreck of Taiwan’s R/V Ocean Researcher V, which resulted in two deaths, is a major setback for ocean research in Taiwan, according to scientists.
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Measuring the Faint Glow of the Earth's Thin Exosphere
Scientists attempting to understand the Earth’s exosphere use a spectrometer to study different types of hydrogen atoms energized by the sun.
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Local Model Better Describes Lunar Gravity
Scientists zero in on the Moon’s South Pole to create more accurate models of the lunar surface.
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Black Carbon Reductions in the Arctic Tied to Declining Emissions
Researchers track the presence of black carbon above the Arctic Circle.
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Two Students Win AGU Scholarships
Caterina Brighi is the recipient of the 2014 David S. Miller Young Scientist Scholarship, and Megan Behnke is the 2014 recipient of the David E. Lumley Scholarship.
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New Resources to Take Action on Science Policy Issues
As a scientist, you can be a part of the conversation and show politicians that Earth and space sciences are critical fields in need of their support.
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AGU Updating Position Statement on Data: Call for Comments
AGU is revising its data accessibility and preservation position statement.
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Braiding Rivers: State of the Art and Future Challenges
Braided Rivers Workshop 2014;
Le Domaine de Sainte Croix, France, 23–27 June 2014
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NOAA Research Vessel Explores Atlantic Ocean Seamounts
NOAA’s Okeanos Explorer and two remotely operated vehicles help scientists investigate creatures, habitat, and geology on and near New England seamounts.