What Can Wetlands Tell Us About Methane Emissions?
July 8, 2025
Permafrost thaw bogs in the Northwest Territories, Canada. A nearby fire caused haze in the scene. Photos were taken from a helicopter. Photos by Kyle
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ESSIC at Maryland Day 2025
May 5, 2025
Maryland Day 2025, University of Maryland, April 26, 2025. Photo courtesy of John T. Consoli/University of Maryland On April 26, the University of Maryland held
CISESS Bestows Seed Grants to Five of Its Scientists
April 25, 2025
Since 2022, CISESS has funded early-career scientists from within the center with the goals of promoting the development of innovative ideas and identifying emerging topics
ESSIC Researchers Take to the Air to Clock Wildflower Blooms
March 26, 2025
Researcher Ann Raiho measures sunlight interacting with yellow Coreopsis gigantea flowers during field work in the Jack and Laura Dangermond Preserve in California’s Santa Barbara
Step Into a Thunderstorm and Learn About Lightning Safety
March 25, 2025
In most situations, University of Maryland scientist Guangyang Fang would advise you not to walk into a lightning strike. But now, he’s encouraging everyone to
ESSIC Scientist Develops Open-Source Tool to Measure Glacial Mass
March 20, 2025
With global temperatures climbing, it’s more important than ever to precisely measure ice loss. Cryospheric scientists use satellite measurements, like those from ICESat-2, to accurately
ESSIC Celebrates 2024 Peer Awards
December 18, 2024
On December 17, the Earth System Science Interdisciplinary Center had its annual holiday party. As per tradition, three annual peer awards were presented to honor
Scientists Get Ahead of South Sudan Floods: “We Need to Save People’s Livelihoods”
November 26, 2024
The article was written by Avalon Gordy from Famine Early Warning Systems Network (FEWS NET). It was originally published on ReliefWeb and republished with permission.
Measuring Aerosols in the Arctic
November 1, 2024
Sea ice over the Arctic Ocean, as seen from above. A layer of haze – primary smoke from Canadian fires – obscures the view. Credit:
Senator Sarah Elfreth Visits ESSIC
September 27, 2024
From left to right: Kate Cooney, Guangyang Fang, Sarah Elfreth, Ralph Ferraro, Hugo Berbery, Jennifer Collins On Thursday, September 26, Maryland State Senator Sarah Elfreth