California State University, Monterey Bay

Distant water fishing and its effects on domestic food security

Governments around the world have identified distant water fleets (DWFs) as a key threat to ecosystem health, domestic economic opportunities, and food security. With a high prevalence of undernutrition and micronutrient deficiencies in countries where DWFs operate, the aquatic f...

Quantified Interfacial Affinity of Hydrogen Sulfate and Sulfate Speciation in Model Marine Aerosol Particles

Abstract Heterogeneous reactions occurring in atmospheric aerosols are crucial components of multiple chemical reaction cycles. Sulfate species exert substantial influence on many heterogeneous reaction mechanisms due to their abundance and speciation. Despite the importance of s...

“But how does flying work on gravity when you just go up?”: An Investigation of Children’s Science Questions While Reading Life and Physical Science Books in Early Childhood

Abstract Children’s question-asking during early childhood plays a central role in cognitive development, reflecting children’s natural curiosity about the world. While research on early science learning has focused on informal contexts (e.g., home) where adults play a key role,...