Radio signals sent between two Mars orbiters—rather than between an orbiter and an Earth-based receiver—capture new insights into atmospheric dynamics.
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A Coral Core Archive Designed for Transparency and Accessibility
CoralCT archives raw and processed data from coral and reef core samples, preserving valuable insights into how corals respond to environmental changes.
Nudging Earth’s Ionosphere Helps Us Learn More About It
New observations and simulations capture the physics at play across each of the three main ionospheric regions.
Robotic Floats Quantify Sinking Carbon in the Southern Ocean
An estimated 2.69 billion tons of carbon are exported to the deep sea every year from the Southern Ocean.
Submerged in Science
New generations of submersibles and retired stalwarts of the seas are helping scientists put the depths of the ocean at the tips of our fingers.
A Two-Step Approach to Training Earth Scientists in AI
Researchers learned machine learning methods during a boot camp, then applied their new knowledge to real-world research problems during a hackathon.
Unlocking Climate Secrets of Hawai‘i’s Drowned Reefs
Researchers set sail to study sea levels, climate, ecosystem responses, and volcanic histories over the past 500,000 years, using an innovative seabed drill to sample fossilized reefs off Hawai‘i.
Two ROVs to Join the U.S. Academic Research Fleet
The midsize remotely operated vehicles, supported by federal grants, will help meet growing demand for submersible research vehicles.
A Dragonfly for Titan
A new eight-rotor robotic probe will head to the solar system’s most Earth-like moon. Here’s what its team is doing to prepare.
Sensing Potential, Scientists Refine Thermal Imaging of Ecosystems
At a recent “bake-off,” researchers judged thermal infrared cameras and developed guidelines for their consistent use in studying vegetation temperatures, which illuminate vital ecosystem processes.