With refreezing in the western Arctic Ocean shifting later into the autumn, field research on changing air-ocean-ice interactions suggests that the Arctic is shifting to a more seasonal system.
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Jean O’Brien Dickey (1945–2018)
This pioneer in space geodesy started as a particle physicist and went on to unravel relationships between Earth’s rotation and climate processes.
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Higginson Receives 2018 Fred L. Scarf Award
Aleida Higginson will receive the 2018 Fred L. Scarf Award at AGU’s Fall Meeting 2018, to be held 10–14 December in Washington, D. C. This award is given annually to “one honoree in recognition of an outstanding dissertation that contributes directly to solar–planetary science.”
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Stawarz Receives 2018 Basu United States Early Career Award for Research Excellence in Sun–Earth Systems Science
Julia Stawarz will receive the 2018 Basu United States Early Career Award for Research Excellence in Sun–Earth Systems Science at AGU’s Fall Meeting 2018, to be held 10–14 December in Washington, D. C. This award is given annually to “one early career scientist (no more than 3 years post-degree) from the United States in recognition of significant work that shows the focus and promise of making outstanding contributions to research in Sun–Earth systems science that further the understanding of both plasma physical processes and their applications for the benefit of society.”
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What Specific Costs and Risks Do We Face from Climate Change?
A new U.S. government report finds that climate change is already increasing risks to health, the economy, and ecosystems across the United States. These risks are expected to grow in the coming decades.
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AGU Congratulates Its First “Celebrate 100 Grants” Awardees
The projects that these grants support showcase the far-reaching societal benefits of Earth and space science.
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Satellite Observations Validate Stratosphere Temperature Models
Since the 1970s, the stratosphere has cooled as ozone levels dropped and carbon dioxide levels increased. Chemical models of the temperature decline conflicted with satellite observations—until now.
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Cave Bacon and Other Delectable Science Terms
As you prepare to feast, save room for springy yellowcake, breadcrust bombs, a cheese course on Mars, and more. Bon appétit!
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New Method to Measure Ice Cap Thickness
Naturally generated seismic waves bouncing up and down through an ice sheet can be used to determine the thickness of the ice and monitor future changes in ice thickness.
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Ye Receives 2018 Keiiti Aki Young Scientist Award
Lingling Ye will receive the 2018 Keiiti Aki Young Scientist Award at AGU’s Fall Meeting 2018, to be held 10–14 December in Washington, D. C. The award recognizes “scientific accomplishments in the field of seismology.”