November 4, 2014
Carbon tet still offensive to ozone layer
Earth’s ultraviolet light-shielding ozone layer is recovering, according to a report released in September by the World Meteorological …
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November 4, 2014
Oceans: Where has all the plastic gone?
Plastic in the ocean is a growing concern, yet no one knows for sure how much debris is out there, where it is and how it affects marine …
November 4, 2014
Ancient storms recorded in Yucatán cave
Today, one can find a plethora of records about coastal storms — everything from local news footage of wading meteorologists to the …
November 4, 2014
Last Scottish glacier melted during big chill?
Scotland’s craggy peaks, deep lochs and fjord-lined coast are hallmarks of a landscape shaped by successive glaciations, the last of which, …
November 4, 2014
When science meets film at MIT
Across the Internet, science shows abound, such as “Crash Course,” “The Brain Scoop” and “Vsauce.” A good educational video is like watching a …
November 4, 2014
Pliocene tropical oceans were warmer after all
Scientists may have overturned the idea that Earth’s tropical oceans were the same temperature during the Early to Middle Pliocene — between …
November 4, 2014
Gravity builds stone sculptures
Every visitor to Arches National Park in Utah wonders how the spectacular, seemingly improbable sandstone arches form, but although there are …
November 3, 2014
Energy Notes: June 2013-2014
U.S. Oil & Petroleum Imports (million of barrels per day) Oil and petroleum imports data are preliminary numbers taken from the American …
November 3, 2014
Mineral Resource of the Month: Mica
Jason Christopher Willett, a mineral commodity specialist for the U.S. Geological Survey, compiled the following information on mica. The mica …
November 3, 2014
Down to Earth With: CEO and Geo-Data miner Nicole Barlow
Miners are the classic geo-entrepreneurs. Nicole Barlow is a new kind of geo-entrepreneur: She also mines — but instead of rocks, she digs into …
November 3, 2014
Getting there and getting around Scotland
To visit Scotland, fly into Edinburgh or take a train from London. Arthur’s Seat is within walking distance of the Royal Mile and downtown …
November 3, 2014
Bag your first Munro
One of the founding members of the Scottish Mountaineering Club, Hugh Munro, compiled a list of all the mountains in Scotland taller than 3,000 …
November 3, 2014
Travels in Geology: The inspiring, globe-trotting rocks of Scotland
As the birthplace of both modern geology and the sport of mountaineering, Scotland is home to some incredible, inspiring rocks. For a relatively …
October 31, 2014
Link between volcanoes and drought cools geoengineering prospects
The realization that large volcanic eruptions can trigger climatic cooling has inspired some to call for stratospheric geoengineering projects, …
October 31, 2014
Hundreds of methane seeps discovered along the U.S. East Coast
The release of methane from seafloor sediments may have a significant influence on global climate, but the ubiquity and stability of such pockets …
October 31, 2014
Crystal Ball Science: In the energy sector, follow the money in 2015
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October 31, 2014
Chess as a scientist
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October 31, 2014
Walking - and mentoring - on the wild side
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October 31, 2014
Family inspiration for my career(s) in transdisciplinary science
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October 31, 2014
What a wonderful world to explore
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October 31, 2014
Minor miners: A brief reflection on child labor underground
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October 30, 2014
Mountains beyond mountains
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October 30, 2014
I wish I could remember all the things I've forgotten
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October 30, 2014
Beware the list that skews your view
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