by Iliyah | Feb 29, 2024 | Earth & Environmental Sciences
Dr Merari Feliciano-Rivera | Detecting Threats to Better Protect Crops in Puerto Rico Foods rich in starch, such as bananas, yams, and plantains, are among the most important crops grown in Puerto Rico, contributing significantly to the agricultural economy. However,...
by Iliyah | Feb 2, 2024 | Earth & Environmental Sciences
Professor Richard Collins – Dr Jintai Li | Project Super Soaker: Investigating High-altitude Polar Ice Clouds with Rockets Phenomena in the upper atmosphere are difficult to study for several reasons – some rarely form, others are difficult to see, and all are...
by Iliyah | Jan 17, 2024 | Earth & Environmental Sciences
Dr Valentina Pivotti | Studying the El Niño Southern Oscillation Across Decades The El Niño Southern Oscillation (ENSO) is a naturally occurring climate phenomenon that has significant consequences for global weather patterns. Therefore, understanding the mechanisms...
by Iliyah | Jan 10, 2024 | Earth & Environmental Sciences
Dr Alex Simpson | Between the River and the Deep Blue Sea Despite living on a very watery planet, there is a lot we do not understand about rivers, seas and oceans. One particular zone of interest, the place where rivers and oceans meet, remains mysterious to...
by Iliyah | Jan 9, 2024 | Earth & Environmental Sciences
Dr Micah Russell | Underneath the Eaves: Estimating Canopy Snow Interception In many cold regions of the world, snowfall is the primary form of water input to the environment. To a greater degree than rain, snowfall can be prevented from reaching the ground through...
by Iliyah | Dec 18, 2023 | Earth & Environmental Sciences
Dr Mayumi Arimitsu | In Hot Water: How Climate Change Affects Marine Ecosystems The interconnected webs of life on Earth are complex and fragile. With climate change causing more extreme weather conditions, understanding the impact a warmer planet might have on our...
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