Becca Owen
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Science writer, teacher, cellist, horsegirl.
New article at
@eos.org
today! 🦬🦬🦬
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Free-Roaming Bison Graze Life into Grasslands - Eos
A new study suggests that Yellowstone’s herd of bison accelerates nutrient cycling, offering a glimpse into the North American plains of yesteryear.
https://eos.org/articles/free-roaming-bison-graze-life-into-grasslands
1 day ago
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Eos
about 1 month ago
Natural plants may be getting less nitrogen than we thought, which could be interfering with their ability to uptake carbon dioxide.
eos.org/articles/nit...
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Nitrogen Needs Could Be Limiting Nature’s Carbon Capacity - Eos
A new study suggests that past calculations of biological nitrogen fixation were overestimated by up to 66%—and that farms growing nitrogen-fixing crops may be filling in the gaps, for better or worse...
https://eos.org/articles/nitrogen-needs-could-be-limiting-natures-carbon-capacity
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James Bradley
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Does the atmosphere harbour a resident, growing microbial ecosystem? ⛅ Our
@jgrbiogeo.bsky.social
article is covered in
@eos.org
access via the link below 👇
@drmartinezrabert.bsky.social
@mioceanologie.bsky.social
@cnrs.fr
@cnrsecologie.bsky.social
@cnrs-insu.bsky.social
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Temblor, Inc.
2 months ago
Temblor's latest, by
@beccapox.bsky.social
, looks at how modeling of slow-slip earthquakes can also help scientists understand slow-moving landslides, a common hazard along the U.S. West Coast. ⚒️
temblor.net/earthquake-i...
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Earthquake science illuminates landslide behavior - Temblor.net
How scientists model slow-slip earthquakes can also help them understand slow-moving landslides, a common hazard along the West Coast. By Rebecca Owen, Science Writer (@beccapox) Citation:Owen, R....
https://temblor.net/earthquake-insights/earthquake-science-illuminates-landslide-behavior-16846/
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Eos
2 months ago
Good news: A new study by
@annapappp.bsky.social
@mit.edu
and
@kimberlyoremus.bsky.social
@udelaware.bsky.social
suggests that bans and fees on plastic bags are successful in reducing the number of plastic bags that end up on beaches.
eos.org/articles/pol...
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Policy Success: Fees and Bans on Plastic Bags Reduce Beach Trash - Eos
Regardless of the patchwork of regulations aimed at limiting plastic bag use in the United States, new research indicates that such legislation does, indeed, limit the number of plastic bags found on ...
https://eos.org/articles/policy-success-fees-and-bans-on-plastic-bags-reduce-beach-trash
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Becca Owen
Eos
3 months ago
The behavior of this river in Bangladesh may be more predictable than previously thought.
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Coherent, Not Chaotic, Migration in the Brahmaputra-Jamuna River - Eos
The channel threads in braided river systems may be more predictable than previously thought.
https://eos.org/research-spotlights/coherent-not-chaotic-migration-in-the-brahmaputra-jamuna-river
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Becca Owen
Eos
4 months ago
Understanding the duration of the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum could help scientists better understand the potential effects of modern anthropogenic climate change.
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An Ancient Warming Event May Have Lasted Longer Than We Thought - Eos
New research on the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Maximum used probabilistic analysis to learn more about its duration and how long modern warming could affect the carbon cycle.
https://eos.org/research-spotlights/an-ancient-warming-event-may-have-lasted-longer-than-we-thought
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Eos
6 months ago
You’ve heard of heat waves. What about thirstwaves?
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“Thirstwaves” Are Growing More Common Across the United States - Eos
Like heat waves, these periods of high atmospheric demand for water can damage crops and ecosystems and increase pressure on water resources. New research shows they’re becoming more severe.
https://eos.org/research-spotlights/thirstwaves-are-growing-more-common-across-the-united-states
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Temblor, Inc.
6 months ago
In December 2024, an offshore earthquake near the Mendocino Triple Junction triggered a tsunami warning along parts of the U.S. West Coast. This piece, by
@beccapox.bsky.social
, explores why the warning was issued and some confusion that resulted.
temblor.net/earthquake-i...
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Anatomy of a tsunami warning - Temblor.net
A December 2024 earthquake that occurred off California’s coast highlights concerns surrounding how tsunami risk is communicated. By Rebecca Owen, Science Writer (@beccapox.bsky.social) Citation: ...
https://temblor.net/earthquake-insights/anatomy-of-a-tsunami-warning-16684/
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Another new article in
@temblorinc.bsky.social
on tsunami warnings. Good info for Bay Area friends!
temblor.net/earthquake-i...
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Anatomy of a tsunami warning - Temblor.net
A December 2024 earthquake that occurred off California’s coast highlights concerns surrounding how tsunami risk is communicated. By Rebecca Owen, Science Writer (@beccapox.bsky.social) Citation: ...
https://temblor.net/earthquake-insights/anatomy-of-a-tsunami-warning-16684/
6 months ago
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New article in
@barnraiser.bsky.social
—virtual fences are good for grasses and pollinators! 🐝
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Virtual Fences, a Rancher’s New Best Friend?
A new study from Oklahoma State University shows the potential benefits of virtual fences to grassland birds and pollinators.
https://barnraisingmedia.com/virtual-fences-a-ranchers-new-best-friend/
6 months ago
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Eos
6 months ago
Intraplate volcanism may be linked to hydration levels in the mantle.
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Water Stored in the Mantle for Millions of Years May Be Linked to Continental Volcanism - Eos
New research shows that intraplate volcanism is more likely to occur over areas of the mantle that are more hydrated—particularly those that have been hydrated for a long, long time.
https://eos.org/research-spotlights/water-stored-in-the-mantle-for-millions-of-years-may-be-linked-to-continental-volcanism
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Eos
7 months ago
Those facing food insecurity in the U.S. are also more likely to experience diabetes and heart disease, especially in southern states, according to new research from
@agugeohealth.bsky.social
. Words by
@beccapox.bsky.social
.
eos.org/research-spo...
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Food Insecurity Is Linked to Heart Disease and Diabetes in the United States - Eos
A new study examines the geographic and demographic connections between health and a lack of consistent access to food, finding that this link is particularly strong in the South.
https://eos.org/research-spotlights/food-insecurity-is-linked-to-heart-disease-and-diabetes-in-the-united-states
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Becca Owen
Eos
7 months ago
Wetlands are not wastelands. A new map by Alexandra Barthelmes and colleagues at
@greifswaldmoor.bsky.social
catalogs the richness of Europe’s wetlands, with comments from @christiandunn and story by
@beccapox.bsky.social
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Where the Wetlands Are - Eos
Researchers have crafted the most comprehensive map yet of Europe’s wetlands.
https://eos.org/articles/where-the-wetlands-are
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Eos
8 months ago
Megadroughts are on the rise.
eos.org/articles/meg...
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Megadroughts Have Grown in Size and Scope - Eos
A new study maps and ranks the largest, longest-lasting, and most severe multiyear droughts from 1980 to 2018.
https://eos.org/articles/megadroughts-have-grown-in-size-and-scope
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Take your giant hailstones to the dentist! 🩻🌩️🌨️
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8 months ago
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Modeling the Long and Short of Subduction Zones - Eos
A new subduction model could reveal important insights about megathrust earthquakes.
https://eos.org/research-spotlights/modeling-the-long-and-short-of-subduction-zones
9 months ago
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Eos
9 months ago
Aerosols are teeny tiny, but they can have a major influence on weather.
#AGUPubs
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Aerosols Could Be Weakening Summertime Circulation - Eos
Anthropogenic aerosol emissions may be a culprit behind weakening jet streams and weather systems in the Northern Hemisphere.
https://eos.org/research-spotlights/aerosols-could-be-weakening-summertime-circulation
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Becca Owen
Eos
10 months ago
People around Aotearoa New Zealand heard the Hunga Volcano erupt. What do those sounds tell scientists about the eruption?
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Here’s How the Hunga Tonga Eruption Sounded - Eos
New Zealanders’ experiences during the Hunga Volcano’s eruption match seismic monitoring data.
https://eos.org/articles/heres-how-the-hunga-tonga-eruption-sounded
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Becca Owen
Eos
10 months ago
People around Aotearoa New Zealand heard the Hunga Volcano erupt. What do those sounds tell scientists about the eruption?
eos.org/articles/her...
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Here’s How the Hunga Tonga Eruption Sounded - Eos
New Zealanders’ experiences during the Hunga Volcano’s eruption match seismic monitoring data.
https://eos.org/articles/heres-how-the-hunga-tonga-eruption-sounded
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New article this week—lost dogs! Magnets! 🐕🦺🧭
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The science of how lost dogs find their way home
Wayward canines use powerful senses, including possibly tracking Earth’s magnetic field, to travel back to their owners.
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/animals/article/lost-dogs-homing-scent-magnetic-field
10 months ago
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Alka Tripathy-Lang
12 months ago
@beccapox.bsky.social
's latest piece for Temblor explores a new metric to better quantify just which countries are most vulnerable when a major earthquake strikes -- earthquake fatality load. Topping the list: Ecuador, Lebanon, Haiti, Turkmenistan, and Portugal. ⚒️🧪
temblor.net/temblor/new-...
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A new metric shows which countries experience disproportionate earthquake casualties - Temblor.net
A new system for cataloguing earthquake fatalities suggests that five countries have suffered the greatest loss of life over the past 500 years.
https://temblor.net/temblor/new-study-shows-countries-experience-disproportionate-earthquake-casualties-16438/
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Becca Owen
Alka Tripathy-Lang
about 1 year ago
For temblor,
@beccapox.bsky.social
talked with scientists about a new study of the Cascadia Subduction Zone. In this work, the team imaged the megathrust in unprecedented detail. Findings can illuminate the risk posed to coastal communities by "the really big one" ⚒️🧪
temblor.net/temblor/clea...
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A clearer picture of Cascadia emerges from modern mapping - Temblor.net
Information gathered during a 2021 marine research expedition offers insight into the possible behavior of the Pacific Northwest’s most enigmatic fault.
https://temblor.net/temblor/clearer-picture-of-cascadia-emerges-from-modern-mapping-16303/
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A new study highlights how predominantly minority neighborhoods in Los Angeles — and especially those with Black populations — will be most affected in the aftermath of a large earthquake. Science writer
@beccapox.bsky.social
dives into this work, presented at AGU, for Temblor's latest.
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Inequality persists after an earthquake's impact - Temblor.net
A new study highlights how predominantly minority neighborhoods in Los Angeles — and especially those with Black populations — will be most affected in the aftermath of a large earthquake.
https://temblor.net/temblor/inequality-persists-after-earthquakes-15950/
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