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Journalism Needs More Diverse Voices
Journalism is supposed to be a two-way conversation, but many voices and cultures are not included on either end of the dialogue. It’s time for a reckoning, according to a recent webinar.
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Summer Program Helps Youths Identify Public Health Concerns in Their Communities
Learn-Try-Apply interns created plans to address problems of nutrition, mental wellness and substance abuse in their own communities.
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New Project Will Create ‘The Internet of Samples’
iSamples will digitalize scientific samples to enable more discoveries and information-sharing.
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Re-Imagining Africa’s Food Future at the Intersection of Agriculture and Conservation
In order to sustainably feed a growing population, Africa must shift to an agricultural system that recognizes the value of both people and nature.
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Deep Channels Linking Antarctic Glacier’s Underside to Ocean Could Hasten Melting
Newly discovered seabed channels beneath the Thwaites Glacier may be pathways for warm ocean water to melt the ice’s undersides and contribute to sea level rise.
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A Summer Immersed in the Hudson: Next Generation of Hudson River Educators
Interns developed skills in science communication by creating educational materials about the river’s colorful stories, myths, and misunderstandings.
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Student-led Sustainable Development Journal Celebrates Year of Rapid Growth
Editors of the journal Consilience look back on the successes of the 2019-2020 school year, and discuss goals for the new school year.
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Don’t Let the Plastics Industry Exploit Coronavirus to Roll Back Progress
A student urges that we stand up to corporate deceit, reinstate plastic-bag bans, and encourage businesses to allow reusables again while adhering to safety protocols.

AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More

