Category: OpEd
Sea Ice from Space: Crossing Boundaries of Sea Ice Science
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- 60 Years in Space
- Published on Wednesday, 28 March 2018 05:13
- Catherine Foley
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Polar science can be challenging, but satellites give scientists access to otherwise inaccessible regions.
Finding Hope at Home and in a Deep Ocean of Possibilities
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- 2017 Monthly Focus Topic
- Published on Monday, 04 December 2017 20:04
- Rick Spinrad
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In this annual series, IEEE Earthzine staff and guest contributors offer short essays on their sources of hope or inspiration in the face of widespread global change.
IEEE Earthzine: 10 Years of Science Communication, Community and Hope
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- OpEd
- Published on Saturday, 02 December 2017 13:04
- Earthzine
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In this annual series, IEEE Earthzine staff and guest contributors offer short essays on their sources of hope and inspiration in the face of widespread global change. With 2017 marking Earthzine’s 10th anniversary, the series takes on added meaning for all of us.
How Douglas Adams’ ‘The Hitchhiker’s Guide to The Galaxy’ Challenges the Conceptualization of the Cosmos
- Themed Articles
- 2017 Monthly Focus Topic
- Published on Tuesday, 04 April 2017 01:43
- Kayla Townsley
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The humor of Douglas Adams, the British author and satirist beloved for his “Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Galaxy,” series invokes humility and opens a discourse on humanity and Earth’s relative place in the universe.
The Role of Genetically Modified Crops in Attaining Food Security in the Developing World
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- OpEd
- Published on Friday, 10 March 2017 12:03
- Jennifer A. Thomson
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New genetically modified crops that could help developing countries attain food security are in the pipeline, but resistance to their introduction is preventing many from reaching the poor.
The Writer and the Scientist: Finding Inspiration
- Themed Articles
- 2016 Monthly Focus Topics
- Published on Friday, 30 December 2016 12:15
- Elise Mulder Osenga
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Earthzine’s Senior Science Writer Elise Mulder Osenga finds hope through her work in interviews with scientists.
Just Waiting to be Discovered – Finding Hope in Earthbound Mysteries
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- 2016 Monthly Focus Topics
- Published on Thursday, 29 December 2016 16:06
- Jenny Woodman
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We’ve investigated less than 5 percent of the world’s oceans. This op-ed looks at media framing and engaging the public in ocean exploration.
By-The-Wind Sailors
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- Ocean Stewardship 2016
- Published on Monday, 07 November 2016 14:36
- Jenny Woodman
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Usually found drifting in open waters, these wayward sailors get blown off course by heavy winds. Science Writer Jenny Woodman takes a closer look at her favorite stretch of beach along the Oregon Coast; click here to view her photo essay. If the popup did not load automatically, click here. Topic: Oceans
By-The-Wind Sailors
- Themed Articles
- Ocean Stewardship 2016
- Published on Monday, 07 November 2016 14:13
- Jenny Woodman
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Usually found drifting in open waters, these wayward sailors get blown off course by heavy winds. Science Writer Jenny Woodman takes a closer look at her favorite stretch of beach along the Oregon Coast; click here to view her photo essay. If the popup did not load automatically, click here. Topic: Oceans
Daring to Dream: Brianna Belz Looks to the Future of Medicine
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- OpEd
- Published on Tuesday, 13 September 2016 12:24
- Brianna Belz
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Brianna (Brie) Belz, the keynote high school speaker from the Robert H. Goddard Memorial Dinner, reflects on the experiences that led her to pursue a career in space medicine.
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Coastal Observations and Monitoring: The Scientific, Technological and Societal Challenges
Introducing IEEE Earthzine’s quarterly theme on Coastal Environments.
Coastal environments are complex regions of the Earth… Read More +
Human activity impacts shores and coasts. Image Credit: JC le Gars/Ifremer
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Must-Follow Twitter Feeds for Earth Observation
Is Earth observation data useful when it comes in messages limited to 140 characters? Hundreds of organizations apparently think so. Here’s a list of essential EO Twitter streams to follow.
On the 2nd Symposium on Advances in Geospatial Technologies for Health
Dr. Fazlay Faruque, University of Mississippi Medical Center
Over the last 50 years, the application of geospatial technologies has evolved in many areas of health, including environmental tracking, disease surveillance, resource allocation, and spatial attributes of disease. Collaboration in development… Read More +
While Rio+20 May Be Over, Commitments Continue
An example of voluntary commitments… Read More +
Publication Without Representation: How Improving Satellite Data Dissemination Can Democratize and Advance Earth Science
By Rebekah Esmaili
University of Maryland, College Park, U.S.The lone genius and mad scientist are archetypes that define scientists in popular culture. In reality, scientists are international and interdisciplinary; we are at our best when synergizing individual talent. Easy access to data makes these collaborations possible. Earth science is… Read More +
Applying NASA Earth Observations to Mitigate the Impacts of Chilean Drought
Team Location: Langley Research Center, Hampton, Virginia Authors: Joshua Kelly, Project Lead (University of Rhode… Read More +
Elevation zone and MODIS snow cover extent maps of the Limarí Basin, Coquimbo, Chile. Image Credit: Chile Water Resources Team, NASA DEVELOP National Program.
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