American Geophysical Union
Eos is a source for news and perspectives about Earth and space science, including coverage of new research, analyses of science policy, and scientist-authored descriptions of their ongoing research and commentary on issues affecting the science community.
Perceiving Risk
25 April 2024 @ 12:57 pm
“Risk” means different things to different people, and effective science communication must recognize and respect that.When Fieldwork Comes Home
25 April 2024 @ 12:57 pm
The impacts of the 2021 Marshall Fire rippled through a community of Colorado geoscientists, spurring them to action.Mars Mission’s Monetary Roller Coaster Hits New Lows
24 April 2024 @ 1:51 pm
In February, the NASA research center laid off more than 500 people, citing congressional budget uncertainties over the controversial Mars Sample Return mission. What is its path forward?Climate Change Threatens 70% of Winemaking Regions
24 April 2024 @ 1:17 pm
In regions where natural resources are scarce or economies depend on producing certain wines, adapting and diversifying grape crops is easier said than done.A Better Way to Predict Arctic Riverbank Erosion
24 April 2024 @ 1:17 pm
Permafrost thaw might cause Arctic riverbanks to erode more quickly. But a new study shows why these erosion rates aren’t as dramatic as some scientists feared.What’s Next for the Anthropocene?
23 April 2024 @ 1:20 pm
Researchers weigh in on the meaning and aftermath of the decision to reject designating “Anthropocene” as an official geological epoch.Mantle Heat May Have Boosted Earth’s Crust 3 Billion Years Ago
23 April 2024 @ 1:19 pm
Information from igneous zircon molecules gives researchers new insight into the workings of inner Earth.Landslides associated with the extreme rainfall in Jiangwan, Guangdong, China
23 April 2024 @ 6:39 am
The Landslide Blog is written by Dave Petley, who is widely recognized as a world leader in the study and management of landslides. It is widely reported that the Chinese province of Guangdong is suffering a period of extreme rainfall, driving widespread flooding. Thousands of people have been evacuated and there is widespread damage. Less […]Lakes Worldwide Need a Checkup
22 April 2024 @ 1:21 pm
Lakes are facing a slew of health issues that may become chronic. Can human health care strategies help?Ocean Waves Mist Decades-Old PFAS into the Atmosphere
22 April 2024 @ 1:20 pm
“Forever chemicals” enter the air as sea spray aerosols, polluting coastlines and beyond.