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24 December 2020

The Best of Eos in 2020

What Earth and space science stories stood out this year, and what are we looking forward to in 2021?
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Natural Hazards
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23 December 2020

To Make Better Hurricane Models, Consider Air Pollution

New research uses Hurricane Harvey as a case study to demonstrate the devastating power of aerosols to supercharge tropical storms.
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Ocean Sciences
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23 December 2020

Keeping a Close Eye on the Ocean—from Afar

Remote sensing technology proves effective in monitoring key regions of the world’s oceans, where upwelling and other essential ecosystem services occur.
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22 December 2020

Sinking Fish May Fast-Track Mercury Pollution to the Deep Sea

Isotopic analysis indicates that mercury found in deep-sea organisms may have an origin in carrion from near the surface.
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Atmospheric Sciences
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22 December 2020

Mount Everest Can Sometimes Feel Lower Than K2

Variations in air pressure on the top of Mount Everest affect oxygen availability, changing the perceived elevation of the summit by hundreds of meters.
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21 December 2020

A Field Guide to the Magnetic Solar System

Not all planets move the needle. But whatever planet you take a magnetic compass to, it’s sure to point out clues to secrets underfoot.
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21 December 2020

The Herky-Jerky Weirdness of Earth’s Magnetic Field

Dented, erratic, and wandering, our field is constantly changing its mind.
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18 December 2020

The Debate over the United Nations’ Energy Emissions Projections

A new study finds the economic factor driving the divergence between emissions trajectories in climate assessments and reality.
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Geohealth
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18 December 2020

Wildfires May Exacerbate Asthma in the Western United States

A new study predicts that by the 2050s, wildfire smoke will cause the region to spend $850 million more every year to treat asthma.
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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Volcanology
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18 December 2020

Corn Syrup Reveals How Bubbles Affect Lava’s Flow

New research shows that huge bubbles can change the viscosity of lava and drastically affect how it moves across the landscape.
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