Scientists dig deep, get cosmic at geophysics conference
At the American Geophysical Union conference, scientists discuss the ins and outs of Earth and its solar system.
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At the American Geophysical Union conference taking place in San Francisco this week, scientists gather to discuss the ins and outs of Earth and its solar system.
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Stanford eyes offshore wind farms for Calif.
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previous coverage
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Major international effort to push multidisciplinary research at the North and South Poles as concern mounts over global warming. March 2, 2007
AGU 2006: Keeping watch on Earth and space
roundup At the fall meeting of the American Geophysical Union, scientists deliver somber findings on global warming.December 14, 2006