NOAA Coastal Hazards Resilience Workshop—Rip Currents and Wave Runup; Suffolk, Virginia, 14–16 April 2015
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Open Records Laws Increasingly Used to Harass Scientists
A new report from the Union of Concerned Scientists says that scientists and universities need to be prepared to respond to broad open records requests.
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Smartphone App Seeks to Make Navigation Safer
The app sends local magnetic field strength along with your phone’s position and orientation to scientists, who use the data to fine-tune magnetic field models.
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Experts Examine Role Scientists Play in Oil Transportation Issues
Scientists and government officials discuss how science can inform decisions related to transporting crude oil.
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Reducing Rockfall Risk in Yosemite National Park
Rockfalls from steep cliffs pose great hazards to the millions who visit Yosemite Valley each year. Armed with new studies, the National Park Service recently took steps to enhance visitors’ safety.
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Safety and Liability Issues Related to Field Trips and Field Courses
How do you make sure students will be safe during field work? Understand risk, and expect the unexpected.