Extreme events capture the public’s attention, but gradual climate shifts will more profoundly affect civilization and life on Earth. Scientists must get better at conveying this to the public.
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Signs of Water in a Moon Rock
NASA Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute (SSERVI) Lunar Volatiles Workshop; Laurel, Maryland, 15–17 November 2016
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Healthy Soils for Healthy Societies
Soil: The Foundation of Life; Washington, D. C., 5 December 2016
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Aquatic Ecosystems in a Changing Climate
Chapman Conference on Extreme Climate Event Impacts on Aquatic Biogeochemical Cycles and Fluxes; San Juan, Puerto Rico, 22–27 January 2017
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New Volcanic Island Unveils Explosive Past
A recent volcanic eruption near Tonga in the southwest Pacific created a new island, giving scientists a rare opportunity to explore the volcanic record of this remote region.
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Climate and Other Models May Be More Accurate Than Reported
Replacing a commonly used statistical measure of average error with an alternative measure would give a more meaningful assessment of model performance.
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Growing More with Less Using Cell Phones and Satellite Data
Researchers from the University of Washington and Pakistan are using 21st century technology to revive farming as a profitable profession in the Indus Valley.
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Instrument Development Enables Planetary Exploration
Third International Workshop on Instrumentation for Planetary Missions; Pasadena, California, 24–27 October 2016
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Deep Trouble! Common Problems for Ocean Observatories
Ocean Observing Infrastructure and Sensing – Technical Lessons Learned and Best Practices; Moss Landing, California, 23–25 September 2016
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Better Tools for Tracing the Thermal History of Rocks
Thermo2016: The 15th International Conference on Thermochronology; Maresias, Brazil, 18–23 September 2016