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Earth science looks to outer space
Satellite data are revolutionizing coastal science. A study revealing how the El Niño/Southern Oscillation impacts coastal erosion around the Pacific Rim shows what is possible.
- Patrick L. Barnard
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Artificial intelligence reconstructs missing climate information
An artificial intelligence-based method may infill gaps in historical temperature data more effectively than conventional techniques. Application of this method reveals a stronger global warming trend between 1850 and 2018 than estimated previously.
- Christopher Kadow
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- & Uwe Ulbrich
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Editorial |
Use machines to tame big data
Machine learning allows geoscientists to embrace data at scales greater than ever before. We are excited to see what this innovative tool can teach us.
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Editorial |
Treasures from the deep
Fifty years of international ocean drilling have brought enormous insights into the workings of our planet. Incorporating young investigators’ ideas, cooperating internationally and sharing data and samples have been key to this success.
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A post-Paris look at climate observations
- A. Johannes Dolman
- , Alan Belward
- & Adrian Simmons
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Reversal of global atmospheric ethane and propane trends largely due to US oil and natural gas production
Atmospheric non-methane hydrocarbon concentrations began declining in the 1970s. Surface and column measurements show that Northern Hemisphere ethane concentrations are now rising, probably due to North American oil and natural gas emissions.
- Detlev Helmig
- , Samuel Rossabi
- & Andrea Pozzer
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Editorial |
Protect sites and samples
The restrictions and protocols surrounding the collection and storage of field samples in the Earth sciences are not always complied with. Offences must not be taken lightly.
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Of carrots and sticks
Journals and funders increasingly require public archiving of the data that support publications. We argue that this mandate is necessary, but not sufficient: more incentives for data sharing are needed.
- Jens Kattge
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China's touch on the Moon
As well as being a milestone in technology, the Chang'e lunar exploration programme establishes China as a contributor to space science. With much still to learn about the Moon, fieldwork beyond Earth's orbit must be an international effort.
- Long Xiao
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A path to filled archives
Reluctance to deposit data is rife among researchers, despite broad agreement on the principle of data sharing. More and better information will reach hitherto empty archives, if professional support is given during data creation, not in a project's final phase.
- Dirk Fleischer
- & Kai Jannaschk
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Data for eternity
Unlike accountants, scientists need to store their data forever. This expanding task requires dedication, expertise and substantial funds.
