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Scripps Celebrates Women’s History Month
A Women’s History Month-inspired Q&A featuring several staff members at Scripps
How an Unusually Warm Indian Ocean Caused Flooding on Yangtze River
Climate modelers unravel a mystery with a surprising connection to Australian bushfires and African locust swarms.
Fine Particulate Matter from Wildfire Smoke More Harmful Than Pollution from Other Sources
Researchers call for revisions to air-quality monitoring guidelines to consider the sources of emissions
Scripps Student Spotlight: Benjamin Davis
Graduate student monitors brine disposal methods from desalination plants and their potential detrimental effects on the ocean
Scripps Institution of Oceanography at SXSW Online 2021
Scientists from Scripps leading two panels at virtual conference
Revealing the Secrets of Seaweeds
UC San Diego researchers explore seaweed genome diversity in a first-of-its-kind project that could help solve societal challenges
Breaking the Patrisharky: Scientists Reexamine Gender Biases in Shark and Ray Mating Research
New study analyzes biological drivers of multiple paternity in sharks and rays, challenging decades of unbalanced research
Scripps Institution of Oceanography Joins Multicampus Initiative on Coastal Resilience and Climate Adaptation
UC-funded initiative will bring together researchers at the San Diego, Santa Cruz, and Santa Barbara campuses to address pressing issues for California’s coastal communities
New Research Unlocks Mysteries of Soupfin Shark Migration and Reproduction
Tracking the U.S. population of soupfin sharks yields firsts for science, implications for management and conservation
New Study Identifies Atmospheric Rivers as Contributor to Increased Snow Mass in West Antarctica
New satellite enabled detailed measurement of extreme precipitation events
New Study Identifies Mountain Snowpack Most “At-Risk” from Climate Change
Scripps scientists theorize why snowpack in coastal regions, the Arctic, and the Western U.S. may be among the most at-risk for premature melt from rising temperatures
Scripps Student Spotlight: Samuel Kekuewa
Graduate student studies correlation between ocean acidity and coral reefs
Simulation vs Reality: Researchers Modify Climate Model to Explain Expanding Antarctic Sea Ice
Scientists take one step closer to understanding the enigma of Southern Ocean sea ice expansion despite rising global temperatures
Scripps Scientists Discuss Tijuana River Valley in Upcoming Virtual Forum
Researchers will be talking about the current state and future vision of this region
Leading Experts Call for Immediate Action to Address Inhalation Exposure to Prevent COVID-19 Infections and Deaths
Letter encourages federal agencies to update guidance to acknowledge and mitigate aerosol transmission
Women and Minorities in Science Group Honored for Contributions to Inclusive Excellence
WMIS recognized at UC San Diego’s 26th Annual Inclusive Excellence Awards
Emissions of Banned Ozone-Depleting Substance and Greenhouse Gas are Back on the Decline
Chlorofluorocarbon gas associated with insulating foam had surged unexpectedly in mid-2010s
Scripps Student Spotlight: Mariela Rios
Graduate student seeks to find sustainability while promoting profitability for Veracruz, Mexico's sardine fishers
The Pandemic Blenny, a New Fish Discovered by Scripps Scientist
Scripps ichthyologist describes a new fish species whose name reflects these difficult times
A Scientist's Life: Sarah Purkey
Oceanographer monitors ocean heat content, key driving force behind sea-level rise
New Report Confirms Benefits of Forecast-Informed Reservoir Operations at Lake Mendocino
Assessment quantifies benefits of new strategy for dam operations, resulting in significant benefits to water supply, flood risk management, fish habitat and recreation
Scripps Institution of Oceanography and San Diego Gas & Electric Expand Climate Change Research Collaboration
A newly signed agreement will help facilitate collaborative and applied research to address the effects of climate change in the San Diego region
Scripps Explores Connections between Diversity and Science in New Lecture Series
DEEP Connections lecture series and several Black History Month-inspired virtual events to focus on issues of equity, diversity, and inclusion in the sciences
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