If you are in the US and you would like to send a message to your elected representative about the proposed dissolution of the National Center for Atmospheric Research, @agu.org@bsky.brid.gy makes it easy with a template here: agu.quorum.us/campaign/151... #AGU25

Save NCAR from being dismantle...

Attendance at US-based science conferences is bouncing around this year but generally down. #AGU25 has ~10k fewer this year! I explored these trends for @nature.com@bsky.brid.gy — including solutions to keep conferences local & productive: www.nature.com/articles/d41... 🧪

Scientists skip key US meeting...

Scientists skip key US meetings — and seize on smaller alternatives

Researchers are devising creative ways to get together as Trump’s policies curb travel to US gatherings.

^{Witze, Alexandra}

I think I managed to join the #AGU25 registration line at its absolute longest, probably close to 600 m. This real is scientist comicon.

Edit: Just heard someone say 19,000 in person attendees

"Sediments Hint at Large Ancient Martian Moon"
eos.org/articles/sediments-hin…

#AGU25 preview:
agu.confex.com/agu/agu25/meeti…

"Notably, the paired dark-toned laminae (PDL) closely resemble slackwater mud drapes and double mud layers (DML) typical of tidal rhythmites on Earth. If these structures indeed represent tidal processes, they suggest the possible influence of a past Martian moon, at least 15 times the mass of Phobos."