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A New Consequence of Arctic Sea Ice Melt: Changing Weather at the Equator
Research links sea ice retreat with tropical phenomena including a new kind of El Niño
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Scripps Institution of Oceanography, Air Force, NOAA to Fly into Atmospheric River Storms Over Pacific Ocean this Winter
Weather reconnaissance flights aim to improve forecasts and understanding of atmospheric rivers
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Scripps 2013 Research Vessel Melville Crew Honored With Polychaete Worm Species Names
After discovering a multitude of species, the 2013 R/V Melville crew decided that coming up with a new naming system was the best course of celebration
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Daniel Yee
Scripps PhD student pursues research in molecular and cell biology of diatoms responsible for a large portion of the planet’s photosynthesis and oxygen production
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Scripps Co-Hosts BlueTech Conference Focused on Industry Solutions
BlueTech industry leaders and scientists meet to support the UN’s 2030 sustainable development goals
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Kayla Wilson
A PhD student studying the biochemistry of marine sponges seeks new ways to help improve human health
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A Scientist's Life: Simone Baumann-Pickering
Biological oceanographer identifies natural marine life behavior from human-induced behavior using acoustics
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Atmospheric River Storms Create $1 Billion-a-Year Flood Damage
Researchers calculate damages caused by weather phenomenon in the West over 40-year period
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Media Advisory: Scripps Institution of Oceanography Schedule of Events During Week One at COP25
Newest research on atmospheric rivers, Antarctic contributions to sea-level rise, and more to be released
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Climate Science in Review: A Look Back on 2019
The biggest news in climate change to come from Scripps this past year
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Scientists Report First Recording of a Blue Whale's Heart Rate
First measurement conducted in the wild suggests that blue whale hearts are operating at extremes—and may limit the whale’s size
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Emily Kunselman
A graduate student investigates the benefits of bacteria found in oyster microbiomes
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