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UrduUsing data from GPS-equipped buoys, a new use for a widely used approach for fluid dynamics provides clues for ocean dynamics, ranging from litter cleanup to algae movement
Tag: GEOPHYSICS/GRAVITY
Coincidences influence the onset and ending of ice ages
When we predict future climate, it is important to understand the climate of the past. We do. Mostly. Some details are still debatable. An example of that are the periodicities of ice ages – that is, how ice ages come…
Simulations show effects of buoyancy on drift in Florida Current
Using data from GPS-equipped buoys, a new use for a widely used approach for fluid dynamics provides clues for ocean dynamics, ranging from litter cleanup to algae movement
Coincidences influence the onset and ending of ice ages
When we predict future climate, it is important to understand the climate of the past. We do. Mostly. Some details are still debatable. An example of that are the periodicities of ice ages – that is, how ice ages come…
Simulations identify missing link to determine carbon in deep Earth reservoirs
Understanding the Earth’s carbon cycle has important implications for understanding climate change and the health of biospheres. But scientists don’t yet understand how much carbon lies deep in the Earth’s water reservoirs — for example, in water that is under…
Simulations identify missing link to determine carbon in deep Earth reservoirs
Understanding the Earth’s carbon cycle has important implications for understanding climate change and the health of biospheres. But scientists don’t yet understand how much carbon lies deep in the Earth’s water reservoirs — for example, in water that is under…
IOP Publishing strengthens commitment to open science
The society publisher’s ‘open physics’ programme is about making science more accessible, transparent and inclusive
IOP Publishing strengthens commitment to open science
The society publisher’s ‘open physics’ programme is about making science more accessible, transparent and inclusive
UTA study examines potential sources of groundwater contamination in private wells
Perception vs. reality in groundwater contamination
UTA study examines potential sources of groundwater contamination in private wells
Perception vs. reality in groundwater contamination
Current model for storing nuclear waste is incomplete
Study finds the materials — glass, ceramics and stainless steel — interact to accelerate corrosion
Current model for storing nuclear waste is incomplete
Study finds the materials — glass, ceramics and stainless steel — interact to accelerate corrosion
Going with the flow: New insights into mysterious fluid motions
Scientists gain a deeper understanding of turbulent and transitional pipe flows
Signals from inside the Earth: Borexino experiment releases new data on geoneutrinos
Scientists involved in the Borexino collaboration have presented new results for the measurement of neutrinos originating from the interior of the Earth. The elusive “ghost particles” rarely interact with matter, making their detection difficult. With this update, the researchers have…
Signals from inside the Earth: Borexino experiment releases new data on geoneutrinos
Scientists involved in the Borexino collaboration have presented new results for the measurement of neutrinos originating from the interior of the Earth. The elusive “ghost particles” rarely interact with matter, making their detection difficult. With this update, the researchers have…
Signals from inside the Earth: Borexino experiment releases new data on geoneutrinos
Scientists involved in the Borexino collaboration have presented new results for the measurement of neutrinos originating from the interior of the Earth. The elusive “ghost particles” rarely interact with matter, making their detection difficult. With this update, the researchers have…
Pioneer in charting modern sea-level rise to receive 2020 Vetlesen Prize
Anny Cazenave initiated use of satellites to understand a key result of climate change
Larry Mayer selected as recipient of the Walter Munk medal
Awarded for extraordinary accomplishments and novel insights in the area of physical oceanography, ocean acoustics, or marine geophysics
Pioneer in charting modern sea-level rise to receive 2020 Vetlesen Prize
Anny Cazenave initiated use of satellites to understand a key result of climate change
Larry Mayer selected as recipient of the Walter Munk medal
Awarded for extraordinary accomplishments and novel insights in the area of physical oceanography, ocean acoustics, or marine geophysics
‘Melting rock’ models predict mechanical origins of earthquakes
Friction drops as rocks slide past one another with greater speed
Asteroid impact killed dinosaurs while volcanism shaped life in the aftermath
Researchers who analyzed well-preserved ocean drilling and global temperature records have added support to the idea that the primary cause of the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K/Pg) mass extinction was an asteroid impact, rather than extreme volcanism. Their new study evaluates the impact…
Asteroid impact killed dinosaurs while volcanism shaped life in the aftermath
Researchers who analyzed well-preserved ocean drilling and global temperature records have added support to the idea that the primary cause of the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K/Pg) mass extinction was an asteroid impact, rather than extreme volcanism. Their new study evaluates the impact…
Asteroid impact killed dinosaurs while volcanism shaped life in the aftermath
Researchers who analyzed well-preserved ocean drilling and global temperature records have added support to the idea that the primary cause of the Cretaceous-Paleogene (K/Pg) mass extinction was an asteroid impact, rather than extreme volcanism. Their new study evaluates the impact…
Slow-motion interplate slip detected in the Nankai Trough near Japan
Tokyo, Japan–Earthquakes are generally thought of as abrupt, violent events that last for only moments. However, movement of the Earth’s tectonic plates is often less sudden and more sustained – slow earthquakes can last for hours, months, or even longer.…
Slow-motion interplate slip detected in the Nankai Trough near Japan
Tokyo, Japan–Earthquakes are generally thought of as abrupt, violent events that last for only moments. However, movement of the Earth’s tectonic plates is often less sudden and more sustained – slow earthquakes can last for hours, months, or even longer.…
Climate gas budgets highly overestimate methane discharge from Arctic Ocean
The atmospheric concentration of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, has almost tripled since the beginning of industrialisation. Methane emissions from natural sources are poorly understood. This is especially the case for emissions from the Arctic Ocean. The Arctic Ocean is…
Climate gas budgets highly overestimate methane discharge from Arctic Ocean
The atmospheric concentration of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, has almost tripled since the beginning of industrialisation. Methane emissions from natural sources are poorly understood. This is especially the case for emissions from the Arctic Ocean. The Arctic Ocean is…
Climate gas budgets highly overestimate methane discharge from Arctic Ocean
The atmospheric concentration of methane, a potent greenhouse gas, has almost tripled since the beginning of industrialisation. Methane emissions from natural sources are poorly understood. This is especially the case for emissions from the Arctic Ocean. The Arctic Ocean is…
‘Superdiamond’ carbon-boron cages can trap and tap into different properties
A long-sought-after class of ‘superdiamond’ carbon-based materials with tunable mechanical and electronic properties predicted and synthesized
Leading astronomers and geophysicists honored in RAS bicentenary
The Royal Astronomical Society is pleased to announce the winners of its medals and prizes for 2020, the bicentenary of the foundation of the RAS. Each year the Society recognises significant achievement in the fields of astronomy and geophysics through…
Sea-ice-free Arctic makes permafrost vulnerable to thawing
Permafrost is ground that remains frozen throughout the year; it covers nearly a quarter of Northern Hemisphere land. The frozen state of permafrost enables it to store large amounts of carbon; about twice as much as in the atmosphere. The…
Sea-ice-free Arctic makes permafrost vulnerable to thawing
Permafrost is ground that remains frozen throughout the year; it covers nearly a quarter of Northern Hemisphere land. The frozen state of permafrost enables it to store large amounts of carbon; about twice as much as in the atmosphere. The…
Rural water wells in High Plains Aquifer show large increase in nitrate levels
MANHATTAN, KANSAS — Private well owners should test water quality annually, according to a recent Kansas State University study that revealed nitrate levels in shallow wells above U.S. Environment Protection Act standards. “The changes we measured in the Great Bend…
Rural water wells in High Plains Aquifer show large increase in nitrate levels
MANHATTAN, KANSAS — Private well owners should test water quality annually, according to a recent Kansas State University study that revealed nitrate levels in shallow wells above U.S. Environment Protection Act standards. “The changes we measured in the Great Bend…
Scientists develop new method to detect oxygen on exoplanets
Technique could speed search for life in outer space
Scientists develop new method to detect oxygen on exoplanets
Technique could speed search for life in outer space
OU geoscientists document 300 million year old atmospheric dust
OU geoscientists document the role of atmospheric dust on marine ecosystems 300 million years ago
High-resolution geophysical survey confirms the deep Beyond EPICA ice-core drilling site
In the context of the European Union project Beyond EPICA – Oldest Ice Core: 1.5 Myr of greenhouse gas – climate feedback (Beyond EPICA), experts from 12 institutions in ten European countries coordinated by Prof. Carlo Barbante from the Ca’…
High-resolution geophysical survey confirms the deep Beyond EPICA ice-core drilling site
In the context of the European Union project Beyond EPICA – Oldest Ice Core: 1.5 Myr of greenhouse gas – climate feedback (Beyond EPICA), experts from 12 institutions in ten European countries coordinated by Prof. Carlo Barbante from the Ca’…
Scientists find iron ‘snow’ in Earth’s core
The Earth’s inner core is hot, under immense pressure and snow-capped, according to new research that could help scientists better understand forces that affect the entire planet. The snow is made of tiny particles of iron – much heavier than…
Scientists find iron ‘snow’ in Earth’s core
The Earth’s inner core is hot, under immense pressure and snow-capped, according to new research that could help scientists better understand forces that affect the entire planet. The snow is made of tiny particles of iron – much heavier than…
Submarine cables: billions of potential seismic sensors!
Scientists have for the first time shown that it is possible to detect the propagation of seismic waves on the seafloor using submarine telecommunications cables. According to their observations, this existing infrastructure could be used to detect earthquakes, as well…
If the world can capture carbon, there’s capacity to store it
Humankind will need to harness carbon capture and storage technologies to help keep global warming to 2 degrees C or less; new research shows that there’s plenty of room to store captured CO2 — in offshore geologic rock formations
Submarine cables: billions of potential seismic sensors!
Scientists have for the first time shown that it is possible to detect the propagation of seismic waves on the seafloor using submarine telecommunications cables. According to their observations, this existing infrastructure could be used to detect earthquakes, as well…
If the world can capture carbon, there’s capacity to store it
Humankind will need to harness carbon capture and storage technologies to help keep global warming to 2 degrees C or less; new research shows that there’s plenty of room to store captured CO2 — in offshore geologic rock formations
Applying physics principle yields grim prediction on hurricane destruction in an era
BROOKLYN, New York, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 – Global warming could lead to hurricanes even more powerful than meteorologists currently forecast. That warning came from a physicist researching the behavior of tropical cyclones who noticed that one of the principles…
Developing a technique to study past Martian climate
UH Geology student awarded $285,000 NASA grant
Applying physics principle yields grim prediction on hurricane destruction in an era
BROOKLYN, New York, Tuesday, December 17, 2019 – Global warming could lead to hurricanes even more powerful than meteorologists currently forecast. That warning came from a physicist researching the behavior of tropical cyclones who noticed that one of the principles…
Developing a technique to study past Martian climate
UH Geology student awarded $285,000 NASA grant