In the wake of statements made by the president and his appointees during Hurricane Dorian, three former NOAA chiefs insist on the return of scientific integrity.Read More »
The Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center celebrates the 50th anniversary of the first all-women research team in Antarctica.Read More »Climate Change
Integrating Earth science research and observations into adaptation planning helps identify effective strategies to manage climate risks.Read More »Atmospheric Sciences
Flexible definitions of the word “climate” may impede policy discussions on climate change. Closing apparent gaps between “climate” and “weather” may help reduce the ambiguity.Read More »
Recent advances in machine learning hold great potential for converting a deluge of data into weather forecasts that are fast, accurate, and detailed.Read More »Education
When scientists learn better communication skills, they not only convey their research to a broader audience but also become better connected to their own scientific communities.Read More »Climate Change
Uncontrolled releases of household, industrial, and agricultural chemicals during natural disasters pose an underappreciated hazard to humans and ecosystems. Here’s what we can do.Read More »Education
New research into the ways that students learn and apply their knowledge is changing teaching methods and undergraduate geoscience course content.Read More »Science Policy & Funding
The artistic process begins with human engagement. Perhaps the revolution we need to address climate change begins by making it an integral part of the scientific method.Read More »
Attracting and retaining women in the sciences require action on all fronts: stopping outright harassment, changing institutional cultures, and ensuring that women are included, recognized, and heard.Read More »
