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A Scientist's Life: Helen Amanda Fricker
Glaciologist uses satellite data to monitor one of the most significant global warming-related changes in nature
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Research Highlight: Deep Ocean Warming at an Accelerating Rate
Measurements made from ships and by Scripps-built robots both point to more heat uptake than expected
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SURF Program Steers Students Toward Path of Research and Discovery
Q&A with four SURF program alumni, who are currently pursuing their PhDs at Scripps Oceanography, on how the program shaped their decision to pursue graduate school
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New Research Vessel Bob and Betty Beyster to Arrive at Scripps Institution of Oceanography Thanks to Private Support
Nearshore vessel was made possible by gifts made in in honor of Science Applications International Corporation founder and his wife
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Join Scripps at the Oceanology International Americas Conference and Exhibit
Scripps scientists participating in ocean tech conference, hosting exhibit for students to learn about opportunities in ocean science, and more
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Scripps Student Spotlight: Ariel Pezner
Biological oceanography graduate student is studying the effects of human-induced stressors on reef-building corals
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Obituary Notice: Walter Munk, World-Renowned Oceanographer, Revered Scientist
Legendary Scripps oceanographer defined a field of science, transformed understanding of nature
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Scripps Oceanography Scientist Honored by the National Academy of Engineering
Prestigious academy awards membership to atmospheric chemist Kimberly Prather for her contributions to engineering
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A Scientist's Life: Octavio Aburto-Oropeza
Marine ecologist and photographer studies ways to use technology to improve fisheries, considers economic value of flourishing ecosystems
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New Scale to Characterize Strength and Impacts of Atmospheric River Storms
Similar to scales gauging hurricane, wind, or tornado intensity, could aid flood response and water management, especially in the West
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