Research Expedition to Probe Mysteries of the Deep off New Zealand
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 28 April 2023
In May 2023, Scripps and NIWA scientists launched Deep Argo floats off New Zealand to study deep-sea currents and test oxygen sensors, advancing understanding of ocean deoxygenation and climate impacts.
Keywords: Deep Argo, Scripps Oceanography, NIWA, New Zealand, oxygen sensors, ocean deoxygenation, climate
Did Volcanoes Provide the Spark of Life?
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 2 May 2023
Scripps chemist Jeffrey Bada proposes volcanic lightning, not storm lightning, sparked life on early Earth. Eruptions could generate energy and pumice rafts to spread organic compounds across oceans 4 billion years ago.
Keywords: origin of life, volcanic lightning, Jeffrey Bada, Scripps Oceanography, Miller-Urey, RNA, pumice rafts
ALERTCalifornia Launches to Provide Essential Tools to Understand and Adapt to Natural Disasters
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 May 2023
UC San Diego launched ALERTCalifornia, a 1,000+ camera and sensor network tracking wildfires and natural hazards. It provides real-time data, supports firefighting, and drives research on climate impacts, resiliency, and recovery.
Keywords: ALERTCalifornia, wildfire monitoring, UC San Diego, climate resilience, LiDAR, big data, natural disasters
