Jen Schmidt
@drjengeo.bsky.social
science journalist & editor | geologist | AAAS Mass Media Fellow | Oxford Climate Journalism Network
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One thing that I think is neat is that the rovers have instructions for what to do on a day when they unexpectedly don’t get instructions from earth. Those instructions often feature staring at clouds. That’s kind of sweet if you think about it.
January 8, 2025 at 6:50 AM
One thing that I think is neat is that the rovers have instructions for what to do on a day when they unexpectedly don’t get instructions from earth. Those instructions often feature staring at clouds. That’s kind of sweet if you think about it.
Reposted by Jen Schmidt
Hello to the Bluesky universe! 👋🏼 We're Eos, the science news magazine published by @agu.org, and we're happy to be here!
a brown bear is standing behind a fence waving its paw and saying hello .
Alt: a brown bear is standing behind a fence waving its paw and saying hello .
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December 4, 2024 at 4:37 PM
Hello to the Bluesky universe! 👋🏼 We're Eos, the science news magazine published by @agu.org, and we're happy to be here!
The backstory on Nevada's lithium. 🧪 eos.org/articles/nev...
Nevada Has Loads of Lithium. Here’s Why. - Eos
Nevada is becoming a major producer of lithium, thanks to topography, climate, and geologic serendipity.
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November 1, 2024 at 2:04 PM
The backstory on Nevada's lithium. 🧪 eos.org/articles/nev...
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Rivers meander over their course as they continuously erode and deposit sediment. Harold Fisk, a geologist & cartographer working for the US Army Corps of Engineers, mapped the meanders of the mighty Mississippi in 1944 & the results are mesmerizing. ⚒️🧪🪨👇🏼
October 24, 2024 at 5:57 PM
Rivers meander over their course as they continuously erode and deposit sediment. Harold Fisk, a geologist & cartographer working for the US Army Corps of Engineers, mapped the meanders of the mighty Mississippi in 1944 & the results are mesmerizing. ⚒️🧪🪨👇🏼
“The deadliest flood happened in the driest country in all Africa, the only nation that has no rivers at all.” 🧪https://eos.org/articles/torrents-of-sediment-laden-water-worsened-disastrous-libyan-floods
Torrents of Sediment-Laden Water Worsened Disastrous Libyan Floods - Eos
Drought followed by torrential rain can unleash deadly floods in arid regions, like those that affected Libya in 2023.
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October 25, 2024 at 4:03 PM
“The deadliest flood happened in the driest country in all Africa, the only nation that has no rivers at all.” 🧪https://eos.org/articles/torrents-of-sediment-laden-water-worsened-disastrous-libyan-floods
Europa Clipper will soon be on its way to sniffing out environments favorable to life on Jupiter's most promising moon. 🧪 eos.org/articles/set...
Setting Sail to Explore an Ocean World - Eos
Europa Clipper will assess whether Jupiter’s moon has the right ingredients to host life, and could illuminate the mysteries of icy worlds throughout the solar system.
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October 11, 2024 at 2:04 PM
Europa Clipper will soon be on its way to sniffing out environments favorable to life on Jupiter's most promising moon. 🧪 eos.org/articles/set...
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As an editor, I help people say what they mean--and not say what they don’t mean. Here are some common not-quite-right words or expressions that I often see. This is not to embarrass anybody--I've made many of these mistakes myself. Please share your favorite fixes at the end of the thread. (1/n)
October 1, 2024 at 12:31 PM
As an editor, I help people say what they mean--and not say what they don’t mean. Here are some common not-quite-right words or expressions that I often see. This is not to embarrass anybody--I've made many of these mistakes myself. Please share your favorite fixes at the end of the thread. (1/n)
World's highest mountain going for overachiever status. 🧪https://eos.org/articles/a-pirate-river-may-be-giving-mount-everest-a-boost
A Pirate River May Be Giving Mount Everest a Boost - Eos
Rapid erosion can cause mountains to rise—even the world’s tallest peak.
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September 30, 2024 at 5:18 PM
World's highest mountain going for overachiever status. 🧪https://eos.org/articles/a-pirate-river-may-be-giving-mount-everest-a-boost
September 30, 2024 at 3:33 PM