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Phenomenal Phytoplankton: Scientists Uncover Cellular Process Behind Oxygen Production
One out of 10 breaths contains oxygen generated by cellular mechanism in microscopic algae
“Segment-Jumping” Ridgecrest Earthquakes Explored in New Study
Seismologists use supercomputer to reveal complex dynamics of multi-fault earthquake systems
A Scientist's Life: Adrian Borsa
Geophysicist measures the bending of the earth to better understand where water is and where it's flowing
Did Volcanoes Provide the Spark of Life?
Scripps Oceanography marine chemist presents scenario on what animated primordial soup
Researchers Extract First Layered Lake-Sediment Sample from Subglacial Antarctica
Scripps Oceanography alumnus and colleagues describe the sample's importance in understanding past dynamics of the Antarctic ice sheet and its ecosystems
After Devastating Wildlife Loss, Scripps Chemical Oceanographer Searches for Connection Between Water Resources and Wildlife
A photo essay from Botswana, Africa
Probing Antarctica by Land, Sea, Air, and from Earth Orbit
Scripps Oceanography research agenda ranges from microscopic organisms to ancient ice and studying ice sheet mass loss
Scientists Propose New Theory for How Continents Form
Rocks dredged from seafloor tell story of a dynamic Earth process
New research shows people, wildlife, and marine environment benefit when island-ocean connections are restored
A research and conservation collaboration highlights rewilding islands and breaking down artificial silos for big marine and terrestrial gains
Scientists Dig into Sediments for Clues on Carbon Storage
From San Diego to the Galapagos Islands and beyond, Scripps Oceanography researchers are revealing the mysteries of carbon sequestration in aquatic ecosystems
Scripps Student Spotlight: Benjamin Gruber
Geology and geochemistry PhD student researching rocks, how volcanoes form, and how continental crust is made on planets other than Earth
Six Scripps Oceanography Researchers Awarded for Scientific Excellence
AGU’s 2022 awardees include Scripps’ Carlene Burton, Daniel Cayan, Catherine Constable, Wenyuan Fan, Gabi Laske, and Vashan Wright
Surprise, Surprise: Subsurface Water On Mars Defies Expectations
Physics connects seismic data to properties of rocks and sediments
New High-Resolution Study on California Coastal Cliff Erosion Released
Website presents details on state’s continually changing coastline
New Hydrothermal Field Discovered in East Pacific Ocean
Discovery by Scripps Oceanography geoscientist and colleagues demonstrates there are more hydrothermal vents in deep sea than thought
Confirmed: Atmospheric Helium Levels Are Rising
A by-product released by use of fossil fuels has been increasing since 1974
Groundwater Discovered in Sediments Buried Deep Under Antarctic Ice
Study proves value of electromagnetic techniques in a new polar environment
Plumes of Hot Material near Earth’s Core Grease Way for Moving Slabs of Earth
New study helps explain dynamics of plate tectonics
U.S. News Names UC San Diego Graduate Programs Among Top 10 in Nation
Geophysics program ranked sixth, geology 12th
Scripps Student Spotlight: Jeremy Wing Ching Wong
PhD student researches the mechanisms behind earthquakes in order to understand their origins and effects
Scientists returning to expansive data collection in Antarctica
Scripps Oceanography research resumes on frozen continent after COVID-19 interruption
Ocean Physics Explain Cyclones on Jupiter
Images from NASA satellite of polar cyclones on Jupiter allow scientists to study the forces that drive them
On the ground at the La Palma eruption
Scripps geologist James Day writes about returning to the volcanic island where he did research for his PhD
Seamount Named for Iconic Scripps Oceanographer Walter Munk
The new Munk Guyot southwest of Hawaii was mapped by research vessel Sally Ride in 2019
Hidden Mangrove Forest in the Yucatan Peninsula Reveals Ancient Sea Levels
Researchers investigate an ancient coastal ecosystem found more than 120 miles from the nearest ocean, revealing sea level impacts from the last interglacial period
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