Ocean Physics Explain Cyclones on Jupiter
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 10 January 2022
Using NASA’s Juno images, Scripps oceanographer Lia Siegelman linked Jupiter’s polar cyclones to moist convection, revealing parallels between Jovian atmospheric turbulence and oceanic vortices on Earth.
Keywords: Jupiter, Juno, cyclones, moist convection, turbulence, Scripps, polar vortices
Scientists returning to expansive data collection in Antarctica
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 14 January 2022
Scripps scientists return to Antarctica to study sea-level rise, mercury, phytoplankton, and microplastics. Citizen science and new sensors will aid research on glaciers, seabirds, and ocean health after pandemic disruptions.
Keywords: Antarctica, sea-level rise, glaciers, phytoplankton, mercury, microplastics, citizen science
“Taste” and “Smell” of Coral Reefs Provide Insights into Dynamic Ecosystem
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 3 February 2022
Scientists discovered 1,000+ unique molecules shaping coral reef chemistry, revealing coral vs. algae differences in nutrients and energy flow, crucial for understanding reef shifts under climate change.
Keywords: coral reefs, molecules, algae, nutrients, energy flow, biodiversity
