Archive for February 13, 2019
ROV JASON expedition at Hikurangi Subduction Zone
Current ROV JASON expedition is highlighted by Dr. Clair McKinley (Univ. Washington) on her blog posted in The Eastcoastlab. The science mission is to understand the seismogenesis of a subduction zone, represented by Hikurangi Subduction Zone. “There are several unique things about the Hikurangi subduction zone that make it a great place to examine earthquake…
Read MoreROV Jason dives contribute to deep sea microbes that hold clues to early life
BEFORE IT’S NEWS features amazing discovery of deep sea microbes that may hold clues to early lives on the planet Earth. This research used samples taken by ROV Jason and the research team from Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences, the University of Hawai‘i at Mānoa, and the Department of Energy Joint Genome Institute. Also featured…
Read MoreHOV Alvin Dive: “Montana State Univ. has been represented in some of the world’s most remote regions and in outer space.”
Missoulian features the biochemist and assistant professor in the Department of Chemistry of Montana State University, Roland Hatzenpichler’s Alvin dive in Guyamas Basin last fall. Alvin dive allowed him to take a great step toward addressing a fundamental science question: “There are very large amounts of material that is being degraded in oceans every day and…
Read More“Flying Deep”: a PEN Award-winning, Washington Post-praised children’s book about HOV Alvin
The Herald News features the South Coast Children’s book illustrator, Nicole Wong, displays work in her hometown gallery. The exhibition includes her stunning work for “Flying Deep” Exhibition Info: Narrows Gallery (16 Anawan St., Fall River) Open through Jan. 29. Admission: Free. Hours: Wednesday through Saturday, noon to 5 p.m. and during concerts.
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