Presence of Liquid Water Most Probable Explanation for Data Collected by Mars Lander
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 12 August 2024
UCSD-led research using Mars InSight data suggests liquid water may exist in Mars’ crust. Models of Marsquake waves point to water-saturated rock, offering new clues for habitability and life searches.
Keywords: Mars, InSight, liquid water, habitability, UCSD, crust, Marsquakes, Scripps
Charting Change from Coral Reefs to Climate Science
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 19 August 2024
NOAA oceanographer Jennifer McWhorter, a Scripps MAS MBC alum, studies coral reef climate threats and ocean biogeochemistry. She works on Argo floats, modeling climate impacts on reefs, hurricanes, and marine heatwaves.
Keywords: NOAA, Scripps, coral reefs, climate change, Argo floats, oceanography, Gulf of Mexico
Scientists Discover Molecular Predictors of Toxic Algal Blooms
Scripps Institution of Oceanography
Published: 19 September 2024
Scripps and JCVI researchers discovered genetic predictors of harmful algal blooms producing domoic acid. Co-expression of dabA and sit1 genes signals toxic blooms a week in advance, improving early warning and mitigation.
Keywords: harmful algal blooms, domoic acid, Scripps, JCVI, dabA gene, ocean acidification, Pseudo-nitzschia
