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Nikk Ogasa

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Nikk Ogasa is a science journalist and graduate student in the Science Communication Program at UC Santa Cruz. He earned a master’s degree in geology at McGill University in Montreal, and before that worked at the US Geological Survey. In his free time, he enjoys martial arts, climbing and reading. You can follow him on Twitter @nikkogasa.

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Artist's impression of a Devonian landscape
Earth

The Dawn of the Forests Brought Waves of Death to the Oceans

New research supports the idea that pulses of nutrients flushed from Devonian forests fueled ocean algae blooms that suffocated marine life.
Nikk Ogasa, Contributor
Stalagmites in a cave
Earth

Stalagmite Chronicles Climate Whiplash in California's Past

A better understanding of past rainfall swings may help scientists better predict future ones.
Nikk Ogasa, Contributor
Deep sea vents gush fluids into the ocean
Earth

A Crucial Ingredient in Early Life May Have Gushed Out of Deep-Sea Vents

New discovery of ancient phosphorus-bearing minerals challenges assumptions about the way early life evolved.
Nikk Ogasa, Contributor
A dust storm lingers over dull red Martian soil, as a rover sits in the foreground of the image
Space

Martian Dust Storms May Glow in the Dark

Experiments reveal electrical sparks might light up the raging dust storms on Mars.
Nikk Ogasa, Contributor
An artist's representation of a water-filled crater on ancient Mars.
Earth

Acidic Volcanic Lakes May Have Been Safe Harbor for Early Life

Ancient sediments reveal that shortly after emerging from the sea, microbial life may have adapted to survive in acidic lakes.
Nikk Ogasa, Contributor
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Reliable news for an expanding universe

Nikk Ogasa

Contributor
Portrait of Nikk Ogasa, smiling and wearing a blue shirt, with trees in the background.

Nikk Ogasa is a science journalist and graduate student in the Science Communication Program at UC Santa Cruz. He earned a master’s degree in geology at McGill University in Montreal, and before that worked at the US Geological Survey. In his free time, he enjoys martial arts, climbing and reading. You can follow him on Twitter @nikkogasa.

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Author Articles
Artist's impression of a Devonian landscape
Earth

The Dawn of the Forests Brought Waves of Death to the Oceans

New research supports the idea that pulses of nutrients flushed from Devonian forests fueled ocean algae blooms that suffocated marine life.
Nikk Ogasa, Contributor
Stalagmites in a cave
Earth

Stalagmite Chronicles Climate Whiplash in California's Past

A better understanding of past rainfall swings may help scientists better predict future ones.
Nikk Ogasa, Contributor
Deep sea vents gush fluids into the ocean
Earth

A Crucial Ingredient in Early Life May Have Gushed Out of Deep-Sea Vents

New discovery of ancient phosphorus-bearing minerals challenges assumptions about the way early life evolved.
Nikk Ogasa, Contributor
A dust storm lingers over dull red Martian soil, as a rover sits in the foreground of the image
Space

Martian Dust Storms May Glow in the Dark

Experiments reveal electrical sparks might light up the raging dust storms on Mars.
Nikk Ogasa, Contributor
An artist's representation of a water-filled crater on ancient Mars.
Earth

Acidic Volcanic Lakes May Have Been Safe Harbor for Early Life

Ancient sediments reveal that shortly after emerging from the sea, microbial life may have adapted to survive in acidic lakes.
Nikk Ogasa, Contributor
See all articles by Nikk Ogasa