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Dissolved Organic Matter in the Ocean Carbon Cycle

by D. A. Hansell and C. A. Carlson 28 July 20159 February 2022

Controversy leads to a better understanding of carbon cycling through a massive pool of organic matter dissolved in the Earth's oceans.

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Why Does the Aurora Flare Up?

by S.-I. Akasofu 14 April 201518 July 2023

The spectacular auroras that circle Earth's geomagnetic poles and burst with colorful displays during geomagnetic storms have mystified humanity for millennia. Now scientists are uncovering their secrets.

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Exploring Natural Hazard Policies with Bike Helmets and Bus Fares

by S. Stein, J. Kley, D. Hindle and A. Friedrich 31 March 20157 January 2022

A close look at everyday decisions—whether or not to wear a bike helmet or cheat on bus fare—helps students learn about assessing natural hazards, mitigating risks, and setting political priorities.

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Observing and Modeling the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation

by L. Thompson, G. Danabasoglu and M. Patterson 19 March 20152 July 2024

2014 U.S. AMOC Science Team Meeting;
Seattle, Washington, 9–11 September 2014

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A Suite of Software Analyzes Data on the Sphere

by C. Harig, K. W. Lewis, A. Plattner and F. J. Simons 10 March 201514 January 2022

The software improves data analysis over small portions of a spherical planetary surface. Among other applications, it has helped track Greenland's ice loss over time.

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Increasing Diversity in the Geosciences

by J. E. Huntoon, C. Tanenbaum and J. Hodges 9 March 20158 October 2021

Studies show that increasing students' "sense of belonging" may help retain underrepresented minorities in geoscience fields. A few programs highlight successes.

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Keeping Watch Over Colombia's Slumbering Volcanoes

by M. Ordoñez, C. López, J. Alpala, L. Narváez, D. Arcos and M. Battaglia 27 February 20151 November 2021

Technology used in your car's navigation system can help save the lives of those living in the shadows of volcanoes.

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Developing Deep-Life Continental Drilling Projects

by T. C. Onstott and T. L. Kieft 26 February 201518 October 2022

Deep Carbon Observatory Deep-Life Workshop;
Potsdam, Germany, 3–4 November 2014

Posted inScience Updates

Investigating Climate Change from the Stratosphere to Space

by J. T. Emmert, D. R. Marsh and I. Cnossen 11 February 20157 March 2022

8th Workshop on Long-Term Changes and Trends in the Atmosphere;
Cambridge, United Kingdom, 28–31 July 2014

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Measurements, Modeling, and Scaling of Inland Water Gas Exchange

by Ankur R. Desai, T. Vessala and M. Rantakari 15 January 20154 March 2016

Advancing the Science of Gas Exchange Between Fresh Waters and the Atmosphere; Hyytiälä Forestry Field Station, Korkeakoski, Finland, 15–19 September 2014

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