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Meridionally consistent decline in the observed western boundary contribution to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation Western boundary observations in the Atlantic suggest a meridionally consistent decline in the ocean overturning circulation.

The Atlantic’s “conveyor belt” is slowing.

New observations from 16.5°–42.5°N show a two-decade, basin-wide decline in deep western overturning, the first robust observational evidence that the AMOC is weakening, confirming long-standing model predictions.

www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...

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Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in Geographical Information Science (GIS) Faculty of Science | School of the Environment Full-time permanent position Base salary will be in the range $117,120.53 – $138,769.70 plus 17% super (Academic Level B) or $143,099.52 – $164,748.70 plus 17% super (Academic Level C) Based at our St Lucia Campus About This Opportunity This is an exciting full‑time, continuing opportunity for a Lecturer or Senior Lecturer in the School of the Environment at The University of Queensland. In this role, you will combine teaching excellence with research leadership, contributing to the School’s impact through high‑quality coursework teaching, supervision of Higher Degree by Research (PhD, MPhil) and Honours students, and active engagement in service, outreach, and partnership activities. We are seeking candidates with strong research profiles in Geographical Information Science (GIS) that complement the School’s existing research strengths, and address interdisciplinary challenges across science, government, and/or industry. Specific areas of interest include, but are not limited to, GeoAI, cloud‑native GIS, digital twins, spatial data science, and urban analytics. The School’s undergraduate and postgraduate geospatial teaching programs are experiencing sustained growth and high demand. In response, the School is investing in a dedicated, state‑of‑the‑art geospatial teaching facility, designed to reflect contemporary industry standards and emerging technologies. You will play a key role in delivering high‑quality teaching, shaping curriculum design, and introducing innovative teaching practices that align with advances in research and professional practice. This position offers an outstanding opportunity to help educate the next generation of geospatial scientists and leaders, while advancing a research program that contributes to societal and environmental outcomes at local, national, and international scales. Key responsibilities will include: Teaching: Deliver high-quality teaching across lectures, tutorials, and field-based settings, including course coordination, assessment, and the development of engaging, contemporary GIS curriculum. At Senior Lecturer level, you will take a leading role in program coordination and drive innovative curriculum design and improvement. Research: Develop and maintain a strong research profile in Geographical Information Science (GIS), including publishing, securing funding, and contributing to collaborative projects. At Senior Lecturer level, you will lead research initiatives, build strategic collaborations, and demonstrate growing national and international recognition. Supervision and Researcher Development: Contribute to the supervision of students and support the development of research capability within the team. At Senior Lecturer level, you will act as Principal Supervisor and lead staff development, performance, and mentoring. Citizenship and Service: Actively contribute to the School, University, and broader community through collaboration, partnerships, and service. At Senior Lecturer level, you will demonstrate leadership in mentoring, staff wellbeing, and the development of strong internal and external partnerships. This is a teaching & research position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. For further information, please click here to view the information booklet. About You Applicants should hold a PhD in a discipline relevant to Geographical Information Science (GIS). You will demonstrate: Level B – Lecturer A developing profile in teaching and research within GIS. A growing track record of publications in reputable refereed journals and conference presentations. Evidence of seeking, obtaining, and managing external research funding. High-quality teaching experience across undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate levels in a variety of settings. Experience in course coordination and contributing to curriculum development and innovation. A developing record of supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students. Contribution to internal service roles and emerging engagement with external stakeholders. Level C – Senior Lecturer An established profile in teaching and research within GIS. National recognition in your field, with an emerging international profile and strong publication record. A strong track record of securing and managing external research funding. Demonstrated excellence in teaching across undergraduate, honours, and postgraduate programs. Proven leadership in course coordination and curriculum development and innovation. A strong record of successful supervision of Honours and Higher Degree by Research students. Demonstrated leadership in internal service roles and significant contributions to external engagement and partnerships. Relocating from interstate or overseas? We may support you with obtaining employer-sponsored work rights and a relocation support package, however upfront costs will still be expected to be covered. You can find out more about life in Australia’s Sunshine State here. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will work alongside world-class researchers and educators in an environment where interdisciplinary collaboration is encouraged and supported. UQ provides access to outstanding research infrastructure, professional development, grant support and genuine career progression through the academic promotions process. Recent UQ research has highlighted how advanced spatial analysis is reshaping our understanding of Queensland’s natural history, including a 2025 study confirming one of Australia’s densest concentrations of dinosaur footprints, using precise spatial mapping to document and interpret the site’s significance. This work reflects UQ’s strength in applying geospatial expertise to globally relevant environmental and scientific challenges. The broader benefits of joining UQ include up to 26 weeks paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements, access to internal-only career opportunities, and the chance to build a purposeful academic career at a leading Group of Eight university. Interested? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Professor Steve Chenoweth, Head of School, via senv.hos@uq.edu.au. For application enquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number below in the subject line. When you apply, please ensure you upload a resume, cover letter, and supporting statements addressing the ‘About You’ section. Other Information Pre-employment checks may include verification of the right to work in Australia, qualifications, criminal history checks and other integrity and conduct requirements. We’re dedicated to equity, diversity and inclusion. We recognise that career pathways differ and encourage applications from candidates who may not meet every criterion but can demonstrate their potential relative to opportunity. Accessibility support is available throughout the recruitment process. Applications close Sunday 7 June 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-60383). Please note that interviews and seminars have been tentatively scheduled for the week commencing 20 July 2026. The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Lecturer in GIS - lecturer or senior lecturer (equivalent to Assistant professor) at The University of Queensland. Come and join our large multidisciplinary school of the Environment in sunny Brisbane (a great place to live, especially for families).

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Multidecadal SST Variability Assessed as Primarily Forced in the Atlantic and Internal in the Pacific Using Rotated Low‐Frequency Component Analysis Rotated LFCA effectively separates forced and unforced variability Atlantic Multidecadal Variability is primarily forced The Pacific Decadal Oscillation exhibits some forced variability but is l...

The debate continues: Multidecadal variability in the Atlantic mostly forced, multidecadal variability in the Pacific mostly internal agupubs.onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1029/...

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Research Fellow - Reef Catchments Science Partnership Faculty of Science / School of the Environment Full-time fixed-term position through to end of 2027 Base salary will be in the range $117,120.53 - $138,769.70 + 17% Superannuation (Academic Level B) Based at our St Lucia Campus About This Opportunity Join the Reef Catchments Science Partnership (RCSP) – a unique collaboration between UQ and the Queensland Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation (DETSI) – working at the intersection of science, policy, and real-world impact to improve water quality and protect the Great Barrier Reef. You’ll be part of a purpose-driven team delivering cutting-edge research, partnering with government, industry, and communities, and helping shape sustainable solutions for Queensland’s ecosystems. Through RCSP and the Catchment Water Quality Alliance (CWQA), you’ll collaborate with leading institutions, including UQ, DETSI, and James Cook University’s TropWATER, contributing to innovative programs in water quality monitoring, compliance, and data-driven environmental management. As a Principal Research Leader (Research Fellow), you will provide day-to-day leadership of the RCSP team, drive high-quality research, and build your national research profile. You’ll also supervise Honours and HDR students, contribute to impactful projects, and play a key role in translating research into outcomes that support healthier waterways and resilient ecosystems. Key responsibilities will include: Teaching: Deliver high-quality teaching and continuously improve curriculum and student outcomes through feedback and innovation. Research: Lead and contribute to impactful research, including publishing, securing funding, and developing collaborative research programs. Supervision and Researcher Development: Supervise and mentor Honours and HDR students, while effectively managing and developing staff across the employee lifecycle. Citizenship and Service: Build strong partnerships, contribute to academic service and administration, and demonstrate leadership aligned with UQ values. This is a research focused position. Further information can be found by viewing UQ’s Criteria for Academic Performance. About UQ As part of the UQ community, you will have the opportunity to work alongside the brightest minds, who have joined us from all over the world, and within an environment where interdisciplinary collaborations are encouraged. At the core of our teaching remains our students, and their experience with us sets a foundation for success far beyond graduation. UQ has made a commitment to making education opportunities available for all Queenslanders, regardless of personal, financial, or geographical barriers. As part of our commitment to excellence in research and professional practice in academic contexts, we are proud to provide our staff with access to world-class facilities and equipment, grant writing support, greater research funding opportunities, and other forms of staff support and development. The greater benefits of joining the UQ community are broad: from being part of a Group of Eight university, to recognition of prior service with other Australian universities, up to 26 weeks of paid parental leave, 17.5% annual leave loading, flexible working arrangements including hybrid on site/WFH options and flexible start/finish times, access to exclusive internal-only vacancies, and genuine career progression opportunities via the academic promotions process. About You PhD in a relevant discipline (e.g., environmental science, hydrology, environmental engineering, pollutant modelling, or environmental risk assessment). Demonstrated expertise in environmental risk assessment of waterway contaminants, with experience in nutrients and/or sediments and/or pesticides highly desirable (experience in other water quality parameters also considered). Emerging research profile with a developing track record of publications, conference presentations, and success in seeking, obtaining, and managing research funding. Experience in leading or contributing to research projects, with the ability to apply interdisciplinary approaches (e.g., modelling, environmental risk assessment, , water quality). Experience in teaching, supervision, and mentoring of Honours and HDR students. Demonstrated ability to engage with internal and external stakeholders, including contributions to service, industry, or government collaborations. Appointment to this role is subject to the successful completion of relevant pre-employment checks, which may include verification of the right to work in Australia and qualifications. This may also include checks relating to gender-based violence matters or other integrity and conduct requirements. You must maintain unrestricted work rights in Australia for the duration of this appointment to apply. Employer sponsored work rights are not available for this appointment. Questions? For more information about this opportunity, please contact Assoc. Professor Ryan Turner at ryan.turner@uq.edu.au. For application inquiries, please reach out to the Talent Acquisition team at talent@uq.edu.au, stating the job reference number (below) in the subject line. Want to Apply? We welcome applications from all individuals and are committed to an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. To be considered, please ensure you upload: Resume (15 pages maximum) Cover letter Responses to the ‘About You’ section (3 pages maximum) Our strength as an institution lies in our diverse colleagues. We're dedicated to equity, diversity, and inclusion, fostering an environment that mirrors our wider community. We're committed to attracting, retaining, and promoting diverse talent, particularly from Australia’s First Nations Peoples. If you require an alternative method to submit your application due to accessibility needs or personal circumstances, please contact talent@uq.edu.au. Other Information UQ is committed to a fair, equitable and inclusive selection process, which recognises that some applicants may face additional barriers and challenges which have impacted and/or continue to impact their career trajectory. Candidates who don’t meet all criteria are encouraged to apply and demonstrate their potential. The selection panel considers both potential and performance relative to opportunities when assessing suitability for the role. Applications close Sunday 12th of April 2026 at 11.00pm AEST (R-62498). Please note that interviews have been tentatively scheduled for 16th of April 2026. The University of Queensland (UQ) acknowledges the Traditional Owners and their custodianship of the lands on which UQ is situated. We pay our respects to their Ancestors and their descendants, who continue cultural and spiritual connections to Country. At the University of Queensland, we are proud to be one of Australia’s leading research and teaching institutions, consistently ranking among the top 50 universities worldwide. As a member of the prestigious Group of Eight (Go8) universities, UQ is widely recognised for its intensive focus on research and teaching excellence – evidenced by our numerous accolades including more teaching awards than any other Australian University and reflected in UQ being the number one recipient of ARC Fellowships and Awards nationally across all scheme years (totalling 452 awards worth $339 million). Our state-of-the-art facilities, libraries, and cutting-edge research centres offer unparalleled opportunities for academic and professional growth. With five faculties, a number of globally recognised research institutes, and over 100 research centres, we attract an interdisciplinary community of more than 7000 staff, supporting more than 55,000 current students from over 137 countries. UQ is dedicated to supporting the career aspirations of our students and staff. Our comprehensive career services provide personalized guidance, skills development, and networking opportunities to help you achieve your professional goals. Whether you are a student seeking internships and job placements or a staff member looking for career advancement, UQ is here to support you every step of the way. UQ values equity, diversity and inclusion and seeks to reflect the broader community by attracting and retaining high-quality staff from a range of backgrounds. Our commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion aims to ensure that everyone at UQ feels valued and empowered to achieve their full potential. We are particularly interested to hear from people who bring diversity to UQ – whether that be gender identity, LGBTQIA+, cultural and/or linguistic, Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples, or people with a disability. Whether you are a recent graduate, an Academic, or an experienced professional, UQ offers a wide range of opportunities to help you grow and succeed. Explore our current job openings, discover our programs, and become part of a community that is dedicated to creating lasting, meaningful impact for the communities in which we live and work. For more information about working at UQ and our employee benefits (such as generous leave provisions, 17% superannuation, flexible working arrangements, and health and wellness discounts) please visit Why Work at UQ.

Job in the reef catchment partnership between UQ and qld govt. the team is responsible for monitoring sediment and nutrients from rivers that flow into the GBR 🪸 - dynamic and great team.

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An Art-Science Partnership Offering New Views of Dynamic Landscapes The immersive and interactive WILDLAND exhibition allowed the public—and the exhibition’s creators—to explore connections among water, trees, fire, and other natural and human-made materials expressed…

A 2025 exhibition that explored interactions between fire and water in the local landscape represented a powerful example of the cobenefits of art-science partnerships.

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2025-2026 Lecturer: Andy Baker - College of Fellows

This is the lecture, sign me up!
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Forest scene with stream. Brown water, fallen log over stream. Black spaniel stands on the log

Good Friday public holiday started with me giving an 8am local time AGU Distinguished Lecture on Thursday to Kansas State University.

The questions I had afterwards were amazing. So glad to have the opportunity to present.

The spaniel had to wait for his walk.

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History and mystery surround NASA’s 2028 nuclear Mars mission Fission-powered space flight, a 60-year dream, would supercharge outer Solar System exploration

BIG story out now from @science.org on SR-1 Freedom, a highly ambitious nuclear Mars mission that NASA wants to launch in 2028. @hannah-richter.bsky.social has scoops on how the mission came together—and where its reactor is probably being built. www.science.org/content/arti...

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Come underground in this rough cut quick video from the past few days (and earlier)! We are exploring the relationship between each rainfall event and water underground - led by Prof Andy Baker FRSN… | Wendy Timms Come underground in this rough cut quick video from the past few days (and earlier)! We are exploring the relationship between each rainfall event and water underground - led by Prof Andy Baker FRSN FAGU with a wide research team. The Australian Research Council funded setup of this National Observatory*. Shout out to local helpers including catchment managers, geotech engineers and gold geologists, my family, and students and uni staff who have ventured into our underground spaces in mines, tunnels and caves for this valuable data (2022-to date). It's a followup to an IAH2025 presentation* on implications of record low soil moisture deficits across parts of Australia for water availability in catchments and basaltic aquifers and associated reports on drip seepage in local mines. Now back to the computer and catching up on desk work.... *The IAH presentation is here with links to download several journal papers and articles: https://lnkd.in/geCsZSji

Over on LinkedIn, my colleague Wendy Timms has a nice video of her on groundwater recharge fieldwork in the lava caves at Byaduk. Check it out!

www.linkedin.com/posts/wendy-...

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Biology journal ghosts researcher after holding paper hostage In a story readers might find familiar, a researcher was asked to pay when he demanded a journal retract an article he had never seen but supposedly wrote — and the journal ghosted him when he refu…

In a story readers might find familiar, a researcher was asked to pay when he demanded a journal retract an article he had never seen but supposedly wrote — and the journal ghosted him when he refused.

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I went to block this but discovered it was already on a block list I follow. Phew.

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Academic Freedom Index The Academic Freedom Index (AFI) assesses de facto levels of academic freedom across the world. It is a collaborative effort between researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (F...

Read the new Academic Freedom Index report here:
academic-freedom-index.net

How have freedoms changed over the last decade in your country?

Where does your country rank?

Read about the decline in freedoms in the USA.

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If this is your scene*, maybe this job is for you?

Three-year PDRA in ice core gases at @cambridge-earthsci.bsky.social

www.cam.ac.uk/jobs/researc...

*Scenes from the Beyond EPICA gas analysis in Copenhagen.

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Cave scene, looking down, blue groundwater in mid view

And there are very few places where you can see the groundwater table. This is one, at the lowest levels of Cathedral Cave in Wellington, New South Wales. Groundwater levels are low and declining.

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A box of field kit, including helmet, cave tackle bag, books, and a duffle bag with bush hat on top.

It's starting to feel a bit like fieldwork,
(Wellington Caves edition).

We're into year 17 of our long term cave hydrology monitoring. What will we find in the 2025-2026 data download?

Also, wildlife books for Aussie critter ID 😀

Find out more:
news.unsw.edu.au/en/what-lies...

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Country scene with car and field station buildings

Good morning from the UNSW Wellington Research Station.

@unswbees.bsky.social

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Cave scene, looking down, blue groundwater in mid view

And there are very few places where you can see the groundwater table. This is one, at the lowest levels of Cathedral Cave in Wellington, New South Wales. Groundwater levels are low and declining.

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Cave chamber with board walk, lidar scanner on tripod in foreground

And also, lots of this....

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A cave with drip loggers on floor

Lots of drip loggers, but no recharge events since the last download last Austral winter.

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A box of field kit, including helmet, cave tackle bag, books, and a duffle bag with bush hat on top.

It's starting to feel a bit like fieldwork,
(Wellington Caves edition).

We're into year 17 of our long term cave hydrology monitoring. What will we find in the 2025-2026 data download?

Also, wildlife books for Aussie critter ID 😀

Find out more:
news.unsw.edu.au/en/what-lies...

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Live stratosphere special: Totally Cooked podcast Join the Totally Cooked team and guest experts to explore the stratosphere, ozone, and jet stream—and how they shape our weather and climate.

CCRC’s Senior Research Fellow @drjucker.bsky.social and Prof. Julie Arblaster from Monash Uni. talk about all things stratosphere in the newest episode of the @21st century weather Totally Cooked podcast. There are rockets,volcanoes, and penguins! Hear now at 21centuryweather.org.au/engage/total...

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Researchers from our centre are participating in the CMIP Community Workshop 2026 in Kyoto.

Prof. Lisa, Prof. @jasonpevans.bsky.social, Research Fellow Joaquin, and former fellows @pal14himadri.bsky.social & Loan are engaging with the global community on CMIP6 insights and the future of CMIP7.

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Sydney cityscape

Groundwater evening in Sydney, thanks to the IAH New South Wales branch. Pizza, beverages, good company and an interesting talk, all at level 27 in the CBD.

#groundwater #IAH

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AQUA 2026 – Australasian Quaternary Association (AQUA)

We're hosting the Australasian Quaternary Association conference here in Sydney in July.

Registration and abstracts deadlines are coming soon.

I'm planning to lead a Wombeyan Caves pre-conference fieldtrip, maybe more tbd.

Details below:

aqua.org.au/conference/a...

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And the #AQUA2026 second circular is here: aqua.org.au/wp-content/u...

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AQUA 2026 – Australasian Quaternary Association (AQUA)

We're hosting the Australasian Quaternary Association conference here in Sydney in July.

Registration and abstracts deadlines are coming soon.

I'm planning to lead a Wombeyan Caves pre-conference fieldtrip, maybe more tbd.

Details below:

aqua.org.au/conference/a...

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New pre-print: groundwater recharge in Australia.
- Annual rainfall recharge thresholds (RRT) are similar everywhere.
Seasonality is pronounced; recharge is rare in summer or autumn.
This should be accounted for in groundwater modelling and management.
essopenarchive.org/users/100201...

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Bacteria Decide the Ocean’s Dissolved Organic Carbon Abundance - Eos Dissolved organic carbon prevalence follows from how many bacteria are around to eat it, modeling suggests.

It’s not what you have, it’s how you use it—even when it comes to the distribution of dissolved organic carbon in the ocean. The type of DOC is less important than how many bacteria are around to eat it, modeling suggests.

eos.org/research-spo...

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Led by Margaret Shanafield (Flinders University) with Stacey Priestley, Martin Andersen, Wendy Timms, myself and @marilumelozurita.bsky.social

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New pre-print: groundwater recharge in Australia.
- Annual rainfall recharge thresholds (RRT) are similar everywhere.
Seasonality is pronounced; recharge is rare in summer or autumn.
This should be accounted for in groundwater modelling and management.
essopenarchive.org/users/100201...

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