Posted on May 15, 2024 (Updated on July 10, 2025)
The Role of Sand Motors in Earth Science and Geoengineering: Unveiling Their Purpose
Human Impact1. Introduction to the Sand Motor The Sand Motor, also known as the Sand Engine, is an innovative and large-scale coastal management strategy that harnesses the natural forces of wind, waves and currents to nourish and protect eroding coastlines. It is a pioneering approach to beach nourishment and sediment management that was developed in the
Posted on May 14, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
The Role of Glyphosate in Modern Agriculture: Unveiling Productivity’s Dependence
Human ImpactGlyphosate: The Unsung Hero (and Villain?) of Modern Farming Glyphosate. You’ve probably heard the name, maybe even seen it splashed across the news. It’s the active ingredient in Roundup, that weed killer so many farmers rely on. It’s become a real linchpin in how we grow our food today, but it’s also stirred up a
Posted on May 14, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
Navigating the Depths: Understanding Permit Requirements for Oceanic Retrievable Sensors in the Atlantic
Human ImpactDiving Deep: Making Sense of Sensor Permits in the Atlantic The Atlantic Ocean: it’s a vast, restless place, and we’re learning more about it every day thanks to some seriously cool tech. Researchers are dropping all sorts of retrievable sensors into the big blue, gathering intel on everything from sneaky ocean currents to the secret
Posted on May 14, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
Exploring Unconventional Farming: Can Processed Foods Serve as the Foundation for Sustainable Agriculture?
Human ImpactRethinking the Farm: Could Your Leftovers Actually Feed the Future? Okay, let’s face it: we’ve got a food problem. Not just that we love to eat (guilty!), but that we waste a ton of food. Globally, we’re talking about a third of everything grown just going straight into the trash. That’s not just sad; it’s
Posted on May 13, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
Quantifying the Anthropogenic Accumulation: Assessing Humanity’s Mass Contribution to the Planet
Human ImpactHumanity’s Footprint: We’ve Built a World That Outweighs Nature Think about it: we’ve not just changed the climate or shrunk habitats. We’ve literally built a new world. A world made of concrete, steel, plastic – stuff we’ve dug up, processed, and shaped. And the crazy thing? This human-made stuff, this “anthropogenic mass,” now rivals, and
Posted on May 12, 2024 (Updated on July 13, 2025)
Unmasking the Carbon Bias: Debunking the Hierarchy of Pollution in Earth Science
Human ImpactBeyond Carbon Tunnel Vision: Why We Need to Broaden Our Environmental Focus Let’s face it, when we talk about saving the planet, carbon emissions hog the spotlight. And rightly so, to a degree. The link between CO2 and climate change is solid, no question about it. We’ve seen those graphs charting the relentless climb of