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Eos @eos.org · 11h

Neil Jacobs, who first joined @noaa.gov during Trump’s first presidency, made waves for his ties to an incident in which the president shared a hurricane map altered with a marker. The meteorologist and atmospheric scientist is now the top official at the agency. 🧪

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Sharpiegate Scientist Takes the Helm at NOAA - Eos

Meteorologist and atmospheric scientist Neil Jacobs was confirmed as the new leader of NOAA on Tuesday evening.

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Vector Ze ❌👑 @vector-ze.bsky.social · 4h

" a group of researchers evaluated the conservation status of all 4,046 tree species endemic to Mesoamerica and described in the Global Tree Assessment project. They found that 46% of these trees are at some risk of extinction."

Eos @eos.org · 7h

46% of trees in Mesoamerica are at risk of extinction. Researchers hope a new regional study will inform targeted conservation strategies.

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Read more in our October issue: bit.ly/Eos-Oct2025

First Species-Level Assessment Reveals Extinction Risk in Mesoamerica - Eos

Forty-six percent of tree species in Mesoamerica are threatened with extinction. Researchers hope a new regional study will inform targeted conservation strategies.

Eos @eos.org · 7h

In addition to their use for fundamental geologic mapping, new datasets collected under the auspices of the U.S. Geological Survey’s Earth Mapping Resources Initiative are providing key information on domestic critical minerals.

New Maps of Natural Radioactivity Reveal Critical Minerals and More - Eos

High-resolution airborne radiometric surveys are covering more ground than ever to provide insights into unseen geology, mineral resource potential, and possible health hazards.

Eos @eos.org · 7h

46% of trees in Mesoamerica are at risk of extinction. Researchers hope a new regional study will inform targeted conservation strategies.

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Read more in our October issue: bit.ly/Eos-Oct2025

First Species-Level Assessment Reveals Extinction Risk in Mesoamerica - Eos

Forty-six percent of tree species in Mesoamerica are threatened with extinction. Researchers hope a new regional study will inform targeted conservation strategies.

Eos @eos.org · 10h

Microscopic diatoms are “the microbial backbone of the entire ecosystem,” says @prakashlab.bsky.social. All Arctic species, including the smallest ones, are threatened by climate change. 🧪🦠

Ice Diatoms Glide at Record-Low Temperatures - Eos

New observations reveal how microscopic organisms move through polar ice and illustrate how they may have evolved to thrive in extreme environments.

Eos @eos.org · 11h

Neil Jacobs, who first joined @noaa.gov during Trump’s first presidency, made waves for his ties to an incident in which the president shared a hurricane map altered with a marker. The meteorologist and atmospheric scientist is now the top official at the agency. 🧪

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Sharpiegate Scientist Takes the Helm at NOAA - Eos

Meteorologist and atmospheric scientist Neil Jacobs was confirmed as the new leader of NOAA on Tuesday evening.

Eos @eos.org · 12h

Congratulations to atmospheric scientist & AGU Member Ángel F. Adames-Corraliza on being selected as a MacArthur Fellow!

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In 2018, he also received @agu.org's James R. Holton Award for his study of the Madden-Julian Oscillation!

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Well done!

Ángel F. Adames Corraliza

Advancing understanding of the forces that drive tropical weather patterns.

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Eos @eos.org · 14h

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Eos @eos.org · 16h

Zigzags in magnetic field lines might not occur only near the Sun. New #AGUPubs research by @unhresearch.bsky.social

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Magnetic “Switchback” Detected near Earth for First Time - Eos

Until recently, this type of zigzag shape—formed by energetic rearrangement of magnetic field lines—had been seen only near the Sun.

Eos @eos.org · 16h

A corny climate action might benefit farmers—if they invest.

New research from Mark Mba-Wright @ IowaStateU Bioeconomy Institute, input from Sarah Sellars @sdstate.bsky.social and @laurengifford.bsky.social @soilcarbon-csu.bsky.social, story by @sarahderouin.com

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How Might Leftover Corn Stalks Halt Fugitive Carbon? - Eos

Bio-oil made from plant waste could help limit carbon emissions from orphaned oil and gas wells. But would it help or hinder farmers’ bottom line?

Eos @eos.org · 1d

Restoring well pads requires good hydrology.

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Read more in our October issue: bit.ly/Eos-Oct2025

Surface Conditions Affect How Mosses Take to Former Well Pads in Canada’s Boreal Fens - Eos

With the help of key moss species, a new approach aims to restore the fens of the Western Boreal Plain.

Eos @eos.org · 1d

Just a little while longer to vote today in #CatchmentCup2025!

AGU Hydrology H3S @agu-h3s.bsky.social · 1d

You only have 3 HOURS LEFT to vote for your favorite RAIN-DOMINATED CATCHMENTS in #CatchmentCup2025 !
Keep those votes coming to decide what the most amazing catchment in the world is! Winners will be posted by EOD TODAY!
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Prakash Lab at Stanford @prakashlab.bsky.social · 1d

Life knows how to keep going - even if it’s freezing -15 degrees C 🥶 outside. AGU just covered our discovery of ultra resistant ice diatoms gliding into a world record! 🧪🔬Enjoy the story here:

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Ice Diatoms Glide at Record-Low Temperatures - Eos

New observations reveal how microscopic organisms move through polar ice and illustrate how they may have evolved to thrive in extreme environments.

Eos @eos.org · 1d

A new phase of high-resolution airborne data collection is providing novel insights for geologic mapping, critical minerals research, mine waste studies, and other applications, write scientists from the U.S. Geological Survey. eos.org/features/new...

New Maps of Natural Radioactivity Reveal Critical Minerals and More - Eos

High-resolution airborne radiometric surveys are covering more ground than ever to provide insights into unseen geology, mineral resource potential, and possible health hazards.

Eos @eos.org · 1d

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Eos @eos.org · 1d

⬆️ Research from @prakashlab.bsky.social, comments from Brent Christner @ufresearch.bsky.social & Julia Diaz @scrippsocean.bsky.social. Story by @astrokimcartier.bsky.social.

Eos @eos.org · 1d

These tiny Arctic organisms glide through the ice at ultracold temperatures, outpacing their temperate cousins by leaps and bounds (wiggles and squiggles). 🧪🦠
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Ice Diatoms Glide at Record-Low Temperatures - Eos

New observations reveal how microscopic organisms move through polar ice and illustrate how they may have evolved to thrive in extreme environments.

Eos @eos.org · 2d

The Red Planet is losing particles as high-energy ions plow through the planet’s upper atmosphere.

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Read more in our October issue: bit.ly/Eos-Oct2025

Scientists Spot Sputtering on Mars - Eos

Nearly a decade’s worth of data went into the first direct observation of sputtering on Mars, which researchers believe contributed to the loss of the Red Planet’s atmosphere.

Eos @eos.org · 2d

We need ethical, accurate science reporting now more than ever. Help Eos continue to provide context for law and policy changes that impact Earth and space scientists around the world. Donate today.

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Jonathan O'Callaghan @astrojonny.bsky.social · 2d

And another story by me today!

Eos @eos.org · 2d

Churning cylinders of liquid metal 🤘🏽 are helping scientists uncover the secrets of planet formation. eos.org/articles/pla...

Planets Might Form When Dust “Wobbles” in Just the Right Way - Eos

A liquid metal experiment has shown how magnetic rotational instability might allow dust to pool together in disks around young stars to form new worlds.

Eos @eos.org · 2d

Satellites might be able to fill in gaps in understanding about urban greenhouse gas emissions. Story by @sarahderouin.com
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Satellite Scans Can Estimate Urban Emissions - Eos

As more cities strive to meet climate goals, space-based observations may help fill in the gaps on tracking emissions.

Eos @eos.org · 2d

“This revolution is borne out by trends in the scientific literature and in the development of new AI-based tools with the potential to enhance predictions of conditions hours, days, or weeks in advance.”

The AI Revolution in Weather Forecasting Is Here - Eos

The past decade has seen explosive growth in forecasting research and applications using AI. Sophisticated new approaches show vast potential to support public safety, health, and economic prosperity.

Eos @eos.org · 2d

New research from Yin Wang #PPPLab, input from Thanawuth Thanathibodee #ChulalongkornU, story by @astrojonny.bsky.social.

Eos @eos.org · 2d

Churning cylinders of liquid metal 🤘🏽 are helping scientists uncover the secrets of planet formation. eos.org/articles/pla...

Planets Might Form When Dust “Wobbles” in Just the Right Way - Eos

A liquid metal experiment has shown how magnetic rotational instability might allow dust to pool together in disks around young stars to form new worlds.

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Dave Petley @davepetley.bsky.social · 2d

Very heavy rainfall across Nepal, NE. India and Bhutan has triggered landslides that have killed at least 60 people.
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A late monsoon sting in the tale in the Himalayas

Very heavy rainfall across Nepal, NE. India and Bhutan has triggered landslides that have killed at least 60 people.

Eos @eos.org · 3d

Too much artificial light at night can lengthen growing seasons, but that’s not necessarily a good thing.

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Read more in our October issue: bit.ly/Eos-Oct2025

Artificial Light Lengthens the Urban Growing Season - Eos

New research shows that artificial light at night lengthens the plant growing season in cities, overshadowing the effect of high urban temperatures.