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Flight of the Dragons

Using DNA, Scripps researchers unlock the evolutionary path of Australia's seadragons (more...)

Seething History

A Scripps team captures gases emitted from Iceland's volcanoes to plumb the island's geologic roots and address hot scientific debates (more...)

Discovering Diversity In The Tropics

Scripps researchers hunt for exotic medicine sources in Panama's diverse richness (more...)

Fine Details

Scripps researchers tackle one of climate change modeling's toughest challenges (more...)

Birth of an Ocean

Scripps scientists explore the Gulf of California to uncover its rich geological history and new ocean crust emerging from the seafloor (more...)

Life Behind Bars

Marine biologists employ genetic barcoding in the quest to positively identify fish species (more...)

Carbonated Oceans

An overload of carbon dioxide is acidifying seawater, posing a subtle but profound threat to marine invertebrates. (more...)

A Step Ahead of the 'Big One'

Scientists say there is a 99-percent chance Southern California will experience a 6.7- or greater-magnitude earthquake in the next 30 years. (more...)