writer, teacher, cellist, horsegirl
Oregon
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Did you know tire wear is one of the biggest sources of microplastics in our waterways? A new study found that fish and shrimp eat these tiny rubber particles — and it's stunting their growth and altering behavior in ways that ripple up the food chain.
eos.org/articles/what-tires-…
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A number of papers exploring the 1886 Charleston earthquake do not agree with one another. The event and the fault it ruptured could have bent railroad tracks or uplifted terraces -- or not!
@beccapox untangles the controversy.
temblor.net/earthquake-insig…
becca owen retweeted
Tsunami early warning systems offer important information about impending waves. New systems, like one that uses prompt elastogravity signals can increase the timeliness and accuracy of warnings. For more, check out Temblor's latest by @beccapox
temblor.net/earthquake-insig…
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Temblor's latest, by @beccapox, explores what landslides and earthquakes have in common when it comes to their behavior.
temblor.net/earthquake-insig…
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Good news: A new study suggests that bans or fees on plastic bags are successful in reducing the number of plastic bags that end up on beaches.
eos.org/articles/policy-succ…
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The behavior of this river in Bangladesh may be more predictable than previously thought.
eos.org/research-spotlights/…
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How much of the carbon in glaciers comes from anthropogenic pollution? New research takes a look. eos.org/research-spotlights/…
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Earth’s atmosphere is getting thirstier. New @EarthsFutureEiC research from @agrohydrology & Mike Hobbins explores how this thirst is affecting crops.
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My first article @Barn_Raising: virtual fences! They’re good for grasses, pollinators, and cows! barnraisingmedia.com/virtual…
New @temblor piece on tsunami warnings: temblor.net/earthquake-insig…
becca owen retweeted
In Dec., an offshore earthquake near the Mendocino Triple Junction triggered a tsunami warning along parts of the U.S. West Coast. Our latest explores why the warning was issued and the confusion for Bay Area residents unfamiliar with what to do.
temblor.net/earthquake-insig…
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New research suggests the potential benefits virtual fences could have for grassland pollinators and ecosystems. barnraisingmedia.com/virtual…
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Intraplate volcanism may be linked to hydration levels in the mantle.
eos.org/research-spotlights/…
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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 in @AguGeohealth. Words by @beccapox. eos.org/research-spotlights/…
becca owen retweeted
Wetlands are not wastelands. A new map by Alexandra Barthelmes and colleagues at @greifswaldmoor catalogs the richness of Europe’s wetlands, with comments from @christiandunn.
eos.org/articles/where-the-w…
becca owen retweeted
We know rivers carved iconic chasms like the Grand Canyon. New research examines how those incision rates varied over time.
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Megadroughts are on the rise. eos.org/articles/megadrought…
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Giant hailstones got a CT scan. Here’s what scientists saw. eos.org/articles/ct-scans-sh…
