A new examination of nitrogen in the coastal waters off the Pacific Northwest shows that the Salish Sea delivers a large fraction of nutrients to shelf waters.
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White House Budget Request Calls for 2.9% Increase for NASA
NASA's proposed budget would provide a small increase overall as well as for the agency's Science Mission Directorate.
Changing Patterns in U.S. Air Quality
Over the northeast United States, ground-level ozone will peak in the winter rather than the summer thanks to continued reductions of regional nitrogen oxide emissions from smokestacks and tailpipes.
Virtual Poster Showcase at 2014 AGU Fall Meeting
An exciting program enabled students to present their poster papers in an electronic format along with a videotaped explanation of their work.
White House Budget Calls for Increased Science Funding
The FY 2016 federal budget proposal released by the White House would increase science funding and end austerity-driven budget cuts.
Study Stresses Ocean Science Priorities and Budget Rebalance
With infrastructure costs eating into research programs at the National Science Foundation's Division of Ocean Sciences, a new report urges a rebalance of funding and a focus on science priorities.
Obama Highlights Climate Change and Infrastructure Needs
“No challenge poses a greater threat to future generations than climate change,” the president said.
Southwest’s Four Corners Home to Largest U.S. Methane Signal
Satellite data reveal fossil fuel harvesting operations in the Southwest's Four Corners are generating the country's largest methane signal viewable from space.
Interior Department Issues Revised Scientific Integrity Policy
A revised scientific integrity policy issued by the Department of the Interior underscores its commitment to sound science.
Holidays Really Do Light Up the Night
NASA and NOAA images reveal brighter than average December lights in the United States, brighter Ramadan nights in the Middle East.