Deriving scientific insights from artificial intelligence methods requires adhering to best practices and moving beyond off-the-shelf approaches.
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Dry Rivers Offer a Preview of Climate Change
As the climate warms, many rivers that are currently perennial may become intermittent.
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Climate Science Needs Professional Statisticians
Climate science needs its own specialized “climostatisticians” as integral members of multidisciplinary research teams.
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Ocean Observations for Everyone
As the ocean observation community expands its research enterprise, it needs to better engage the end users of its data.
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The Scientist Who Connected It All
Approaching the 250th anniversary of Alexander von Humboldt’s birth, we look back at the life and legacy of “the most scientific man of his age.”
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Altered Forecasts and Threatened Firings at the National Weather Service
In the wake of statements made by the president and his appointees during Hurricane Dorian, three former NOAA chiefs insist on the return of scientific integrity.
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Investing in Science to Improve Climate Risk Management
Integrating Earth science research and observations into adaptation planning helps identify effective strategies to manage climate risks.
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When Does Weather Become Climate?
Flexible definitions of the word “climate” may impede policy discussions on climate change. Closing apparent gaps between “climate” and “weather” may help reduce the ambiguity.
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AGU Advances Goes Online
Featuring high-impact papers and a streamlined process, AGU’s new journal is ready to launch.
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Artificial Intelligence May Be Key to Better Weather Forecasts
Recent advances in machine learning hold great potential for converting a deluge of data into weather forecasts that are fast, accurate, and detailed.