Climate Change
Colin Waters of the Anthropocene Working Group, which has been exploring formal recognition of the Anthropocene as a unit in the geological time scale, discussed the group's recommendations at the IGC.
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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Volcanology
The importance of relevant and consistent data (as well as more samples) spans discussions of water resources and crustal roots at the IGC.
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Data Rules for Water Management, Continental Roots, and More
Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Volcanology
How do we ensure a supply of needed mineral and other resources while minimizing energy and water use and environmental impacts, as well as recognizing social justice, international equity, and more?
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Resourcing the Future
Planetary Sciences
Although planetary sciences may be perceived as long-term fundamental research with little direct and immediate benefit for populations, expanding planetary science programs can have many benefits
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Elevating Planetary Science in Africa
Geology & Geophysics
Understanding magnetic reconnection is important in the context of Sun-Earth Connection, because of the resulting exchange of mass and energy, and the large amount of energy involved.
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First Results from NASA’s Magnetospheric Multiscale Mission
Planetary Sciences
In a new conference and collection of papers, international space physicists narrow down the enigmas that puzzle magnetospheric science.
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Even the Magnetosphere Has Problems
Climate Change
If policy makers are to make real progress, we must start meaning the same thing when we use the same words to describe climate change.
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Perspectives on Climate Tipping Points
Planetary Sciences
Twelve years of studying Saturn's magnetosphere has produced many compelling breakthroughs. Even more exciting, however, is what's left to learn.
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Saturn's Magnetosphere: A Dozen Years of Discovery
Planetary Sciences
The Sun's plasma blasts Earth's magnetosphere at more than a million miles per hour. The fastest pours from holes in the corona, but until recently the source of the "slow" solar wind was a mystery.
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Chasing Down the Slow Solar Wind
Ocean Sciences
This community-based approach to modeling provides a unique forum for coordination, investigation, and synthesis.
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