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Turning Seismic Science into Action
Scripps alum Diego Melgar channels expertise into helping communities better prepare for earthquakes
Scripps Student Spotlight: Noreen Garcia
PhD candidate explores shifts in the ocean and carbon cycle from climate events
Elephant Tragedy Prompts Scientists to Probe Viral Secrets of Botswana Water Pans
Scripps researchers analyze viruses in water pans to understand potential disease threats while laying the groundwork for future wildlife protection
Engineered Bacterium Could Shield People from Mercury Toxicity
Researchers load common probiotic species with gene sequences from mercury-resistant microbes found in mines
Report Details the Widespread Impacts of Dust on California
From inhalable toxic chemicals to diminished agricultural yield, dust plays a surprisingly large role in state economy
Growing Our Way out of a Climate Crisis
Genetically enhanced crops could be a key way to meet CO2 removal at the scale it needs
NOAA Collaboration Provides Backbone for Global Environmental Intelligence
Support helps protect monitoring programs, weather forecasting, and technology development essential for public safety
Nuclear Monitoring System Suggests Landslide Cut off Internet in West Africa
Researchers analyzed hydroacoustic data to determine cause of broken communications cables in the Trou Sans Fond Canyon
New Guide Seeks to Advance DNA Library of Marine Species
Scientists outline best practices for cataloging DNA reference databases, deepening our understanding of marine biodiversity
Scientists Propose Network of Autonomous Vehicles to Observe Ocean Surface
Improved monitoring of the sea surface would improve weather forecasts and climate models
Scripps Student Spotlight: Trevor Layman
MAS Climate Science and Policy student explores polar programs in Argentina
Why Aren't Clouds as Bright as We Thought?
New work suggests dimmed prospects for popular geoengineering concept
New US Academic Alliance for IPCC Opens Critical Nomination Access
Network will support vital work of American climate scientists
Seastar Named for Youngest Cousins of Scripps Family
Invertebrate inhabits seafloor ecosystem that develops around sunken pieces of wood
Report Shows Science-Informed Operations Increase NorCal Resilience to Floods
Benefits of the flexible water management strategy outlined in a new report
Cold Tongues and FastCTDs
Physical oceanographers try to learn what makes or breaks a key feature of El Niño
Local Leadership on Global Climate Crisis Highlighted in Resilience Summit
State and city leaders join scientists, students, advocacy groups to chart plan for action
Scripps Student Spotlight: Theodora Mautz
PhD student explores cephalopod reproductive and behavioral ecology
Recognizing Women Who Educate and Inspire at Scripps Oceanography
Scripps celebrates inspirational women educators in honor of Women’s History Month 2025
Two UC San Diego Scientists Awarded Prestigious Sloan Research Fellowships
Vashan Wright and Xiaolong Wang recognized among exceptional cohort of early-career researchers
Atmospheric Rivers Explain Atypical El Niño and La Niña Years
These rivers in the sky don’t play by El Niño or La Niña’s rules
A Scientist’s Life: Daniel Wangpraseurt
Marine biologist creates bioengineering techniques to help coral recover
‘Marine Prosperity Areas’ Represent a New Hope in Conservation
Improved approach to marine conservation aligns ecological restoration with human well-being
‘Áreas de Prosperidad Marina’ Representan una Nueva Esperanza en la Conservación
Un enfoque mejorado para la conservación marina alinea la restauración ecológica con el bienestar humano
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