Earth Sciences38
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Studying Erosion and Weathering in One of the Most Extreme Places on Earth
A team of scientists is measuring rock breakdown in the coldest, driest, and windiest place on the planet.
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Realizing a Revolution in Earth Science
The Real-Time Earth initiative is upgrading the technological capabilities of Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and transforming the way its scientists study our planet.
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Laying the Groundwork for Some Major Antarctic Field Campaigns
Fieldwork in Antarctica adds a whole new layer to the meaning of planning. When heavily field-based projects are planned, it is common for preliminary fieldwork to precede the larger project.
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Autonomous Robots Carry Out First Long-Term Missions Under Antarctic Ice
A team of autonomous ocean robots deployed in January 2018 has carried out the first year-long observations under an Antarctic ice shelf.
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Tools of the Trade: Spoonulas, Dredge Baskets, and More From the Core Lab
Lamont’s world-renowned Core Repository is full of fascinating gizmos for exploring the ancient world beneath the seafloor.
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Uncovering the Future of Greenland’s Ice Sheet
Joerg Schaefer and Gisela Winckler, scientists at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, received funding from the Center for Climate and Life to examine the vulnerability of Greenland’s massive ice sheet.
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Debunking the Solar-Cycle/North Atlantic Winter Weather Connection
The North Atlantic Oscillation is a key driver of winter weather patterns over the northern hemisphere. In recent years, research has claimed a correlation between the NAO and the 11-year solar cycle. A new paper debunks that claim.
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Tools of the Trade: A Machine That Squeezes Rocks to Mimic Earthquakes
Inside the Rock and Ice Mechanics Lab, Heather Savage and her team investigate the physics of earthquakes and fault lines.
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Alum Records Glacier Sounds in Peru
Gustavo Valdivia’s work helps people to connect with the natural world in a different way.
By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
