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Using Oceanography To Understand Fronts and Cyclones on Jupiter
Analysis of NASA satellite images of cyclones on Jupiter reveals that the storms are fueled by processes similar to those acting on Earth
NSF-Funded Program Advances Geosciences Opportunities for Community College Students
Semester-long research experience at Scripps Oceanography educates the next generation of scientific leaders
Martian Meteorites Deliver a Trove of Information on Red Planet’s Structure
The nature of Mars’ mantle and crust is revealed in its volcanic rocks
Spreading the Love for Planet Earth
Scripps alumna Rosina Garcia shares passion for planet through her work at California natural history museum
Scripps Student Spotlight: Lena Stasiak
MAS MBC student explores environmental DNA to support sea turtle conservation efforts
UC San Diego-Led Science Teams Selected as Finalists for NASA Science Missions to Understand Our Changing Climate
Each team will receive $5 million to conduct concept studies for new satellites
Levin, Talley Named New National Academy of Science Members
Scripps Oceanography distinguished emerita researchers among five from UC San Diego recently honored
Scripps Student Spotlight: Austin Barnes
PhD student investigates coastal impacts of sea-level rise to help address climate-related issues in Hawai‘i
Study Pinpoints Cellular Response to Pressure in Sea Star Embryos
Cells take up an unusual geometrical shape in response to pressure
DDT Pollutants Found in Deep Sea Fish off Los Angeles Coast
As the region reckons with its toxic history of offshore dumping, the new findings raise troubling questions about whether the banned pesticide remains a threat to wildlife and human health
Triton Innovation Challenge Spotlights Trailblazing Environmental Solutions
UC San Diego students, faculty and staff present innovative technologies at premier entrepreneurship competition
What Did the Ocean Sound Like Before Humans?
Unprecedented study uses modeling to estimate how much quieter the waters were before commercial shipping
Impacts of 2020 Red Tide Event Highlighted in New Study
Collaborative paper documents extreme water conditions that led to fish die-offs
Scripps Student Spotlight: Jack Elstner
Biological oceanography PhD student is passionate about science that supports marine conservation in a changing ocean
UC San Diego Receives $7.35 million for Scripps Center for Oceans and Human Health
Center will focus on advancing science of marine contaminants, nutrients and seafood security in a changing climate
The Power of Citizen Science
Public participation and collaboration support the advancement of scientific research at Scripps
Using Fecal Transplants to Treat Dolphins with Gastrointestinal Disease
Microbiologists and marine mammal experts team up to study dolphin microbiomes
California Leads U.S. Emissions of Little-known Greenhouse Gas
State emits more than rest of country combined, new study finds
Global Warming Is Influencing Global Timekeeping
One consequence is giving society a few extra years to prepare for a potential Y2K-style glitch
Scripps Student Spotlight: Flora Coden
MAS MBC student pursues her passion for marine science conservation research at Scripps
How To Determine if a Potential Geoengineering Strategy Could Work?
Scientists detail research needed to assess viability, risks of marine cloud brightening
EPCAPE Observations at Scripps Pier, Mt. Soledad Wrap Up
Marine cloud-aerosol campaign now enters a phase of energetic data analysis
CENIC Awards AI Fire-Detection Tool an “Innovations in Networking” Award for Innovations in Public Safety
The award recognizes exemplary people, projects, and organizations that leverage high-bandwidth networking
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