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Natural Methane "Time Bomb" Unlikely to Wreak Climate Havoc

But human-caused fossil methane emissions larger than previously believed

Research Highlight: After the Break

How the separation of a state-sized iceberg changes ecology in a key region of ocean biology

Larsen C crack in 2016. Photo: John Sonntag/NASA

Special Notice: Statement from Scripps Oceanography Glaciologist on Larsen C Iceberg

Event in itself not necessarily cause for alarm, researcher says

Around the Pier: Meeting of the Minds

Scripps leadership and scientists meet His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama to discuss climate change, global concerns

A Scientist's Life: Tarik Benmarhnia

Climate change epidemiologist considers human health hazards

Northern California Just Surpassed the Wettest Year on Record

Atmospheric rivers, a key focus of Scripps research center, responsible for record-breaking rain

Young boy spins an outdoor art installation.

Around the Pier: Weather on Steroids Exhibit Merges Scripps Climate Science with Art

Artistic and scientific showcase on display at the La Jolla Historical Society through May 21

A blonde woman stands outside under a tree

A Scientist's Life: Jennifer Vanos

Biometeorologist is at intersection of weather and human health

Scripps oceanographer Rob Pinkel (left) describes the Wirewalker instrument at Oceanology International

Around the Pier: Major Science and Technology Show Will Reside in San Diego

Reputation of Scripps Oceanography cited in decision to make Oceanology International a biennial event in city

Portrait of a smiling woman with a map of Puerto Rico in the background.

Faculty Profile: Isabel Rivera-Collazo Joins Scripps and UC San Diego

New joint-hire specializes in environmental archaeology, with cross-collaborative research bridging Scripps, Department of Anthropology

squid embryo.

Research Highlight: A Story of Survival

Market squid embryo experiment suggests invertebrate has a hardiness that will come in handy in future ocean conditions

Loop of weekend's landfalling atmospheric river that delivered torrential rains and flooding

Where Was the Most Extreme Precipitation in the West Yesterday?

New alert available through Scripps sends updates of major events

In the News Now: Scripps Scientists Monitoring Massive Atmospheric River

Size of storm aimed at Central California raises flood concerns

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