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Eight Ways to Encourage Equality, Diversity, and Inclusion Discussions at Conferences
Getting scientists to engage in sessions about issues of scientific culture is challenging, but these best practices for meeting organizers can help.
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Finding Consensus on Arctic Ocean Climate History
Understanding the effects of a “blue” Arctic Ocean on future climate requires a coordinated effort to study Earth’s past warm periods using a variety of classical and cutting-edge methods.
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Two Neutron-Monitoring Networks Are Better Than One
Hydrologists, atmospheric scientists, and space scientists are teaming up to keep a closer eye on soil moisture, hazardous space weather, and more.
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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.
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The Deep Frontier of Mantle Magma Supply
Compared with crustal magma systems, little is known about the deep sources of volcanic supply chains. Interdisciplinary efforts can help answer key questions about how magma migrates from the mantle.
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Planting Seeds for Thriving Data Management
Learning how to manage research data is a core part of scientific education. The Earth Science Information Partners community has ideas to help early-career scientists build these important skills.
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Confronting Debris Flow Hazards After Wildfire
Scientists and practitioners have identified research priorities to improve scientific understanding of postfire debris flows and meet decisionmaking challenges posed by this growing hazard.
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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.
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Beneath Greenland, Insights for Energy Transitions and Climate Models
Emerging consensus on the structure and dynamics of Greenland’s lithosphere may help improve forecasts of climate and sea level change and develop solutions for sustainable resource use.