Despite indications that the Pacific Ocean is helping to take up the world's missing surface heat, the heat doesn't linger; oceanographers now find that heat has moved over to the Indian Ocean.
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2014 Editors' Citations for Excellence in Refereeing
The editors of AGU journals have selected outstanding reviewers for excellence in refereeing during 2014. These individuals are to be commended for consistently providing constructive and thoughtful reviews.
Thanks to AGU Reviewers
AGU recognizes a number of outstanding reviewers for their work in 2014.
Experiment Captures First Image of Thunder
Scientists can now visually capture the sound waves created by thunder, a technique that could lead to an increased understanding of how lightning forms and transmits energy.
Scientist's Field Season Ends with Nepal Quake
A graduate student studying tectonics found himself caught in a disaster at the end of fieldwork in the Himalayas.
Reducing Earthquake Risk in Nepal
What specific approaches work well to protect people from earthquake hazards in Nepal? Hazard mitigation expert Brian Tucker shares his insight.
What Can We Learn About Disaster Preparedness from Nepal's Quake?
In an interview with Eos, hazard mitigation expert Brian Tucker gives his views on disaster preparedness in the wake of the recent earthquake in Nepal.
House Committee Approves Bills That Limit Earth Science Funding
The U.S. House of Representatives could vote later this month on legislation, approved by the science committee, to limit Earth science funding at several federal agencies.
Mercury's Secrets Revealed by Soon-to-Crash Spacecraft
From finding water ice on Mercury to discovering magnetic field lines cutting through the planet, NASA's MESSENGER spacecraft has spent its lifetime unveiling Mercury's secrets.
Scientists Hope to Learn Lessons from Nepal Earthquake
The 25 April earthquake in Nepal has caused thousands of fatalities. Scientists hope it can lead to a better understanding of the region's seismicity and better earthquake resilience.
