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Science 101: How can an ocean liner made of steel float on water?
Journal Article |
Sinking and floating is a subject covered in many science classes, from kindergarten through college physics. Even the audiences of late-night talk shows get to predict whether an object will sink or float in water. And…
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Archive: Science Update: Observing Hurricanes with Ocean Drones, June 8, 2023
Web Seminar |
Advancing our understanding of hurricanes and improving forecasts require measurements from the most violent parts of the storms, where ships and aircraft cannot safely travel. The ocean-atmosphere interface within a…
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Exploring Seafloor Volcanoes in Cyberspace: NOAA's <i>Ocean Explorer</i> Inspires Inquiry
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Seafloor exploration being done by scientists is an ideal way to introduce students to technology as a tool for inquiry. The same technology that allows scientists to share data in near real time can also provide…
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"Nor Any Drop to Drink": Students Engineer Solutions for Desalinating Ocean Water
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Develop and test methods of small-scale desalination.
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Science Update: The Technologies of Ocean Exploration - Today and Into the Future, July 16, 2020
Web Seminar |
Join us on Thursday, July 16, 2020, starting at 7:00 pm ET to learn about some of the amazing tools that are helping us to map, identify, characterize, and manage ocean resources now and for future generations. The…
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Archive: Science Update: Europa Clipper: Exploring an Ocean World, May 11, 2023
Web Seminar |
In this web seminar, a team from NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory will share information about the exciting Europa Clipper mission that will explore Jupiter’s moon Europa. Launching in 2024, Europa Clipper will study…