http://www.agu.org/ AGU Newsfeeds Science & Medicine Natural Sciences en Copyright 2010 webmaster@agu.org (webmaster) webmaster@agu.org Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:03:20 GMT Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:03:20 GMT RSS DreamFeeder v 2.5.2 It takes a lot of energy to extract heavy, viscous and valuable bitumen from Canada’s oil sands and refine it into gasoline and oil. It takes a lot of energy to extract heavy, viscous and valuable bitumen from Canada’s oil sands and refine it into gasoline and oil. http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2012/2012-12.shtml Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:03:02 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1329930200553:8812983124208209:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss Scholarly Society Rejects Deception Regarding Heartland Institute Documents Scholarly Society Rejects Deception Regarding Heartland Institute Documents http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2012/2012-11.shtml Tue, 21 Feb 2012 23:10:54 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1329865881744:6784851958510448:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss Images of a martian landscape offer evidence that the Red Planet’s surface not only can shake like the surface of Earth, but has done so relatively recently. Images of a martian landscape offer evidence that the Red Planet’s surface not only can shake like the surface of Earth, but has done so relatively recently. http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2012/2012-09.shtml Mon, 20 Feb 2012 20:55:59 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1329771377006:456:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss Two-year colleges play a vitally important role in the higher education system in the U.S., but when it comes to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), many students from these institutions do not finish their degrees or succeed in transferring to completing programs at four-year colleges. Two-year colleges play a vitally important role in the higher education system in the U.S., but when it comes to science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM), many students from these institutions do not finish their degrees or succeed in transferring to completing programs at four-year colleges. http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2012/2012-08.shtml Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:24:08 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1329413067370:6074745547360793:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss Journalists are invited to submit nominations for the American Geophysical Union’s 2012 journalism awards, honoring outstanding reporting on Earth and space sciences. Journalists are invited to submit nominations for the American Geophysical Union’s 2012 journalism awards, honoring outstanding reporting on Earth and space sciences. http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2012/2012-07.shtml Thu, 16 Feb 2012 17:21:12 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1329412937581:3882748869558339:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2012/2012-05.shtml Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:39:18 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1327945176055:16239562301753308:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2012/2012-03.shtml Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:38:32 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1327945176056:0:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2012/2012-02.shtml Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:38:03 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1327945176057:814715525499566:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss http://www.agu.org/pubs/pdf/2012EO040003-op.pdf Mon, 30 Jan 2012 17:37:43 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1327945176057:6314923885382154:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss In California’s Death Valley, death is looking just a bit closer. Geologists have determined that the half-mile-wide Ubehebe Crater, formed by a prehistoric volcanic explosion, was created far more recently than previously thought—and conditions for a sequel may exist today. In California’s Death Valley, death is looking just a bit closer. Geologists have determined that the half-mile-wide Ubehebe Crater, formed by a prehistoric volcanic explosion, was created far more recently than previously thought—and conditions for a sequel may exist today. http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2012/2012-01.shtml Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:30:27 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1327343469017:559042457090479:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss Abstracts and Sessions Now Online; Book Hotels by 1 November; NCSWA Holiday Dinner, Save the Date! Abstracts and Sessions Now Online; Book Hotels by 1 November; NCSWA Holiday Dinner, Save the Date! http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2011/2011-33.shtml Thu, 06 Oct 2011 14:20:05 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1317910842914:4266224079246894:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss Honored for his extraordinary public service, Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) has received the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Coalition’s Leadership Award. Honored for his extraordinary public service, Senator Jeff Bingaman (D-N.M.) has received the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) Coalition’s Leadership Award. http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2011/2011-32.shtml Tue, 27 Sep 2011 16:56:00 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1317142596001:8202291007568071:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss Geo2YC, a group of National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) members interested in two-year college (2YC) education, became the first special interest division of the Association on July 23. Geo2YC, a group of National Association of Geoscience Teachers (NAGT) members interested in two-year college (2YC) education, became the first special interest division of the Association on July 23. http://www.agu.org/education/geo2yc.shtml Mon, 19 Sep 2011 17:59:48 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1316455221912:2922384624534513:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss Cutting down forests to create cropland in the West African rainforest reduces precipitation over the rest of the forest, according to new research. Cutting down forests to create cropland in the West African rainforest reduces precipitation over the rest of the forest, according to new research. http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2011/2011-31.shtml Mon, 19 Sep 2011 13:32:46 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1316439202526:6049914950330118:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss During the last two winters, some regions of the northern hemisphere experienced extreme cold not seen in recent decades. During the last two winters, some regions of the northern hemisphere experienced extreme cold not seen in recent decades. http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2011/2011-30.shtml Thu, 01 Sep 2011 20:21:35 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1314908528906:908222536971049:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2011/2011-29.shtml Thu, 18 Aug 2011 15:44:40 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1313682310519:48246109387196650:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss AGU is pleased to announce that Kate Ramsayer has joined the society's staff as a Public Information Specialist-Writer. AGU is pleased to announce that Kate Ramsayer has joined the society's staff as a Public Information Specialist-Writer. http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2011/2011-28.shtml Fri, 12 Aug 2011 21:08:25 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1313183330532:28638470492661010:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss Despite the rapid retreat of Arctic sea ice in recent years, the ice may temporarily stabilize or somewhat expand at times over the next few decades, new research indicates. Despite the rapid retreat of Arctic sea ice in recent years, the ice may temporarily stabilize or somewhat expand at times over the next few decades, new research indicates. http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2011/2011-27.shtml Thu, 11 Aug 2011 14:04:11 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1313071488853:5357328427266194:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss Recognizing excellence in climate communications, as well as the promotion of scientific literacy, clarity of messaging, and efforts to foster respect and understanding for science-based values related to climate change, the American Geophysical Union (AGU) has announced the creation of a new award, the AGU Climate Communication Prize. Recognizing excellence in climate communications, as well as the promotion of scientific literacy, clarity of messaging, and efforts to foster respect and understanding for science-based values related to climate change, the American Geophysical Union (AGU) has announced the creation of a new award, the AGU Climate Communication Prize. http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2011/2011-26.shtml Tue, 09 Aug 2011 19:26:29 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1312918024082:7781222204163196:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss The Honors and Recognition Committee is pleased to announce AGU's 2011 medalists and awardees. The scientists listed below will be recognized at the annual honors ceremony, which this year will be held on 7 December at the Fall Meeting in San Francisco. The Honors and Recognition Committee is pleased to announce AGU's 2011 medalists and awardees. The scientists listed below will be recognized at the annual honors ceremony, which this year will be held on 7 December at the Fall Meeting in San Francisco. http://www.agu.org/news/archives/2011-07-19_AGU_Medials_Awards.shtml Wed, 20 Jul 2011 14:38:04 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1311172717629:4:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss A veteran science writer who has frequently reported about the Earth and space sciences over a period of decades with a remarkable blend of accessibility, accuracy, and excellence A veteran science writer who has frequently reported about the Earth and space sciences over a period of decades with a remarkable blend of accessibility, accuracy, and excellence http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2011/2011-24.shtml Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:00:10 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1311105659958:33888816375804350:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss Knowing that the U.S. West Coast was battered during the winter before last by a climatic pattern expected more often in the future, scientists have now pieced together a San Diego-to-Seattle assessment of the damage wrought by that winter's extreme waves and higher-than-usual water levels. Knowing that the U.S. West Coast was battered during the winter before last by a climatic pattern expected more often in the future, scientists have now pieced together a San Diego-to-Seattle assessment of the damage wrought by that winter's extreme waves and higher-than-usual water levels. http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2011/2011-23.shtml Tue, 12 Jul 2011 16:52:04 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1310489556055:43305429258139700:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss On average, human activities put out in just three to five days the equivalent amount of carbon dioxide that volcanoes produce globally each year. On average, human activities put out in just three to five days the equivalent amount of carbon dioxide that volcanoes produce globally each year. http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2011/2011-22.shtml Tue, 14 Jun 2011 16:56:59 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1308070660353:8112869769785711:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss http://www.agu.org/education/grants/index.shtml Thu, 09 Jun 2011 17:25:56 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1307640379059:30125:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss The West Coast of North America has caught a break that has left sea level in the eastern North Pacific Ocean steady during the last few decades, but there is evidence that a change in wind patterns may be occurring that could cause coastal sea-level rise to accelerate beginning this decade. The West Coast of North America has caught a break that has left sea level in the eastern North Pacific Ocean steady during the last few decades, but there is evidence that a change in wind patterns may be occurring that could cause coastal sea-level rise to accelerate beginning this decade. http://www.agu.org/news/press/pr_archives/2011/2011-17.shtml Mon, 02 May 2011 19:00:53 GMT data:text/plain,manual:1304362895162:572795986326751:http://www.agu.org/rss/agu_news.rss