SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 Research Highlight Rapid Changes in River Flow Lead to Spreading of Nearby Groundwater Contaminants Theoretical analysis reveals flow variations that happen over longer time periods affect a plume’s spread and center of mass. ( Read More )
MAY 20, 2021 Research Highlight Floodplain Wetland Channel Morphology and Sediment Characteristics Along an Estuarine to Tidal River Gradient Principles derived from coastal wetlands to describe wetland channel cross-sections were applicable to the Columbia River estuary, but not the tidal river. ( Read More )
MARCH 17, 2021 Research Highlight Restructuring and Updating a Key Global Soil Respiration Database An updated version of a widely used database will provide powerful insights into the global carbon cycle. ( Read More )
MARCH 9, 2021 Research Highlight Connected Moments Expansions Allow for Efficient Quantum Computing Using the connected moments mathematical technique decreases the time and computational power needed for performing quantum computing simulations. ( Read More )
FEBRUARY 17, 2021 Research Highlight Leveraging a Global Soil Respiration Database to Improve Field Measurements Variability in field measurement conditions likely does not impact estimates of an important flux in the global carbon cycle. ( Read More )
AUGUST 13, 2020 Research Highlight Study Shows Coastal Wetlands Aid in Carbon Sequestration Pacific Northwest marsh carbon stocks are twice the global average. Long-term sea-level rise impacts will likely decrease ecosystem carbon stocks. ( Read More )