Category Archives: Physics Today

When Continents Collide

Posted on May 21, 2013 by rberkowitz

A new rheological model characterizes the ways Earth’s crust can slide over and into its mantle. Continue reading →

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Adapting to Climate Change: International Organizations II

Posted on May 6, 2013 by rberkowitz

What the world is doing to bridge the gap between science, policy, and x-factors in adapting to climate change. Continue reading →

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Adapting to Climate Change: International Organizations

Posted on May 6, 2013 by rberkowitz

How an Arctic people are coping with the combined effects of warming temperatures and increased industrial presence. Continue reading →

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What Do You Get if You Cross a Geophysicist with a Particle Physicist?

Posted on March 25, 2013 by rberkowitz

Physicist(geo)  x Physicist(particle) sinθ. Or, an experiment using polarized electrons and Earth’s magnetic field that probes the existence of a new force predicted by particle physics. Continue reading →

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Exporting Coal: Questions and Uncertainty

Posted on March 15, 2013 by rberkowitz

Proposed coal export terminal in Washington State fuels debate regarding economic growth and environmental health.
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Dirty Water

Posted on March 12, 2013 by rberkowitz

A new program demonstrates that comprehensive monitoring of pollution sources and sinks is both effective and affordable. Continue reading →

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Preserving the Natural Environment, While Sustaining a Way of Life

Posted on March 5, 2013 by rberkowitz

Traditional knowledge and contemporary natural resource management work together on Block Island and elsewhere. Continue reading →

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Fossils Don’t Lie…Do They?

Posted on February 15, 2013 by rberkowitz

Lizard evolution shows discrepancy between molecular data and fossil record. Continue reading →

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With a Grain of Salt

Posted on February 7, 2013 by rberkowitz

Ocean surface layer captures influence of human activity. Continue reading →

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When you Can’t See the Volcano through the Clouds

Posted on January 10, 2013 by rberkowitz

Infrasound monitoring detects volcanic eruptions and contributes to public warning system. Continue reading →

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