Rep. Eddie Bernice Johnson calls on science agencies to provide information about their strategy for implementing the executive order eliminating one third of federal advisory committees.
AGU 2019
Elephants Boost Carbon Storage in Rain Forests
Forest elephants are the “gardeners of the Congo.” How might their dwindling population affect carbon storage in the world’s second-largest tropical forest?
Places to Celebrate Apollo 11’s Fiftieth Anniversary
Apollo 11’s golden anniversary is this weekend, but the celebration lasts all year long.
Podcast: Apollo Moon Rocks
In the latest episode of its Centennial series, AGU’s Third Pod from the Sun interviews the curator of the Apollo Moon rocks.
AGU Awarded Grant from the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation
The 3-year grant will help launch the new AGU Ethics and Equity antiharassment initiative.
Zombie Worms, Ploonets, and Other Things We’re Reading This Week
What Earth and space science stories are Eos staffers recommending this week?
Legislators Introduce Climate Emergency Resolution
The resolution, which legislators hope the House of Representatives will approve, calls for a massive mobilization to halt, reverse, mitigate, and prepare for the consequences of climate change.
Scientists Who Selfie from the Field
How did the research trip go? Better check the selfies—I mean, field log.
AGU’s Thriving Earth Exchange Wins 2019 Power of A Summit Award
The highest honor of the American Society of Association Executives recognizes organizations that benefit the United States and the world.
University of Alaska Faces Budget Crisis
The state legislature decides this week whether to override the governor’s $130 million cuts that could devastate the university and its world-class research.
