Replacing a commonly used statistical measure of average error with an alternative measure would give a more meaningful assessment of model performance.Read More »Geology & Geophysics
As the number of publishers that choose profit over ethics grows, find out how to avoid their scams and support organizations promoting best practices in scholarly communication.Read More »
Elevating planetary and space sciences across Africa could help nations reach their development goals. Efforts will require collaboration, creativity, efficient planning, and political will.Read More »
The health, welfare, and livelihood of millions depend upon our elected officials’ continued and robust support for hurricane research.Read More »Climate Change
Nations that border the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea are ideally placed for tracking the effects of global climate change and testing innovative ways to adapt to future changes.Read More »
Freshwater ecosystems constitute a small fraction of our planet but play a disproportionately large and critical role in the global carbon cycle.Read More »Natural Hazards
If increasingly globalized societies are to make better land management decisions, the geosciences must globally evaluate how humans are reshaping Earth's surfaceRead More »Geology & Geophysics
Swings from snow drought to extreme winter rainfall make managing reservoirs, like the Oroville Dam, incredibly difficult. But what exactly is "snow drought"?Read More »
