Buying carbon credits to fight climate change? Here’s what to knowCarbon credits sold on the voluntary market are under scrutiny for not offsetting greenhouse gas emissions as claimed. Mar 24 25March 24, 2025Article at sciencenews.org
The largest US dam-removal effort to date has begunAs US dams age, removal is always an option—and it can be done well. Jan 11 24January 11, 2024Article at arstechnica.com
Oceanic CacophonyThe ocean is a pretty loud place, and anthropogenic noise is adding another layer to the soundscape. Dec 21 23December 21, 2023Article at eos.org
Drones take to the waves: Saildrones are getting data where people can’tThey can monitor the Antarctic year round and sail straight into hurricanes. Jun 21 23June 21, 2023Article at arstechnica.com
Hunting HurricanesNOAA’s Hurricane Hunters risk their lives each time they fly into the eye of a storm to collect crucial data for forecasting, hurricane modeling, and research. May 25 23May 25, 2023Article at eos.org
Grains of Sand: Too Much and Never EnoughSand is a foundational element of our cities, our homes, our landscapes and seascapes. How we will interact with the material in the future, however, is less certain. Jan 25 23January 25, 2023Article at eos.org
From ShakeAlert to smartphones: Earthquake Early Warning now and beyondGetting notifications to people in the event of an earthquake is a key component of earthquake early warning systems. Apps like MyShake and companies like Google are leading the way. Dec 20 22December 20, 2022Article at temblor.net
Updating Dating Helps Tackle Deep-Time QuandariesGeochronologists are finding fresh approaches to familiar methodologies, especially by zapping rocks with lasers to tackle classic Precambrian problems. Feb 22 22February 22, 2022Article at eos.org
A New Mayflower, Named for the Past, Autonomously Navigates the FutureTo commemorate the 400th anniversary of the Pilgrims’ crossing, a ship guided by an AI captain will embark on the same journey, doing science along the way. Jan 24 22January 24, 2022Article at eos.org
As the world quieted down in 2020, Raspberry Shakes listenedHumble Raspberry Pis helped scientists track the seismic noise people stopped making in 2020. Dec 17 20December 17, 2020Article at arstechnica.com