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Ecosystem Observations from Every Angle

by Zoe Pierrat, Troy Magney, Xi Yang, Anam Khan and Loren Albert 14 December 202314 December 2023

Proximal remote sensing provides a bridge between ecosystem flux data at Earth’s surface and optical data from satellite sensors, improving our grasp of feedbacks between terrestrial ecosystems and climate.

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These Four Exoplanets Have Wild, Rocky Weather

by Elise Cutts 7 December 20237 December 2023

On many exoplanets, conditions are so exotic that minerals form clouds and fall as rain. Recent studies revealed the rocky weather on these four exoplanets in more detail than ever before.

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GPI: The Geoscientist Price Index

Katherine Kornei, Science Writer by Katherine Kornei 14 November 202315 November 2023

So you want to be a geoscientist? Inspired by the Consumer Price Index, here’s what might be in your “market basket.”

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Five Martian Mysteries That Have Scientists Scratching Their Heads

by Matthew R. Francis 2 November 20232 November 2023

Despite centuries of study and many spacecraft visits, the Red Planet still holds secrets. Here are just a few.

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A Lunar Mission Spots Its Failed Brethren

Katherine Kornei, Science Writer by Katherine Kornei 3 October 20233 October 2023

Data from NASA’s Lunar Reconnaissance Orbiter have been instrumental in pinpointing where other Moon-bound spacecraft have crashed.

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The Dos and Don’ts of Peer Reviewing

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Guidelines for writing constructive and respectful reviews that foster learning and scientific advancement without discouraging authors.

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Temperature Extremes Hit Lower- and Middle-Income Countries Hardest

Katherine Kornei, Science Writer by Katherine Kornei 8 September 20238 September 2023

Smaller cities in these regions are less likely to have infrastructure to deal with extreme climates.

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Diez ríos que enfrentan contaminación, desarrollo y cambio climático–Y las políticas que pueden ayudar

by Saima May Sidik 28 August 202330 August 2023

Reporte anual destaca 10 vías fluviales que han llegado a encrucijadas en las cuales el apoyo del público puede determinar si reciben protección.

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Finding Harmony in FAIRness

by Ge Peng 6 June 20236 June 2023

The lack of consistency among different approaches for assessing how well digital data objects meet the FAIR principles makes it difficult to compare assessment results across tools and systems.

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Ten Rivers Facing Pollution, Development, and Climate Change—And Policies That Can Help

by Saima May Sidik 18 April 202328 August 2023

An annual report highlights 10 waterways that have arrived at forks: where public support could determine whether they receive protection.

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