Measuring shells and skeletons encased in thousands of limestone samples has revealed that the sheer amount of living stuff in Earth’s oceans changed alongside the diversity of organisms.
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“Transformational” Satellite Will Monitor Earth’s Surface Changes
The mission, jointly operated by the United States and India, will measure minute changes to land, ice, and ecosystems around the globe.
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Thriving Antarctic Ecosystem Revealed by a Departing Iceberg
A quick-calving iceberg gave scientists a rare glimpse into what hides beneath Antarctic ice.
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Road Development May Put Habitats at Risk
New research links road construction with increased urbanization and more fragmented species ranges.
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Three-Quarters of the World’s Land Is Drying Out, “Redefining Life on Earth”
Climate change has made great swaths of the planet drier and soils saltier, jeopardizing food production and water access for billions.
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What’s On the Horizon for Open Access Geoscience Books?
On the first anniversary of their partnership, AGU and the Geological Society of London reflect on the GeoHorizons series and why open access books are valuable for the geoscience community.
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Ukrainian Scientists Race to Document Soil Fungi
Genetic sequencing of samples collected from across the country contribute to a global database and may help researchers assess the damage caused by war.
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Pedro Val: River Science Runs in the Family
A researcher mixes geology and biology to make sense of river biodiversity.
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Global Change Research for a More Secure World
Orienting global change science so that it informs national security issues will help us develop interventions that promote social stability and ecological well-being.
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Does Soil Sound Different After It’s Burned?
Yes, but not quite the way researchers expected it to.