Category Archives: Physics Today

Q&A with Andreas Munchow, Seafaring Physical Oceanographer

The University of Delaware associate professor discusses his ventures in the Arctic and wonders whether the future of his research area may be heading away from field work. Continue reading

Posted in Physics Today | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Flying High on Biomass

Jet fuel must be free of oxygen and remain liquid at 45°C. Making it from plant matter is difficult. Continue reading

Posted in Physics Today | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

It’s Not Easy Being Green (but it used to be)

After the Triassic–Jurassic mass extinction, green algae proliferated in seawater conditions that delayed the recovery of other species. Continue reading

Posted in Physics Today | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

Plant-inspired Catalysts Smooth the Route to Cleaner Energy

When it comes to generating energy from sunlight, Mother Nature knows best—and scientists are taking clues from her. Continue reading

Posted in Physics Today | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

AGU Chapman Conference 2012: Of Ash and Airplanes

Scientists share ideas about how to model and forecast volcanic ash concentrations and how to pronounce Icelandic names. Continue reading

Posted in Physics Today | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

A Drying Water Source in the Western US

Evidence from tree rings suggests that the recent decline in snowpack throughout the Rockies so extensive that climate change is the likely cause. Continue reading

Posted in Physics Today | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Where has all the Flora Gone?

Diversity of European alpine plant life may be shrinking. Continue reading

Posted in Physics Today | Tagged , , , , | Leave a comment

Mind the Gap

Shells, bones, and teeth evolved in response to seawater chemistry changes triggered by the Great Unconformity. Continue reading

Posted in Physics Today | Tagged , , | Leave a comment

EGU 2012: Potential Ecosystem Effects of Offshore Windfarms

Large offshore wind farms could affect ocean circulation patterns, temperature structures, and nutrient cycling. Continue reading

Posted in Physics Today | Tagged , , , , , | Leave a comment

EGU 2012: Life and Weather Away from Home

Conference participants discuss water stops and weather warnings for the galactic hitchhiker. Continue reading

Posted in Physics Today | Tagged , , | Leave a comment