What we’ve learned from Expedition 401 so far
By Rachel Flecker, Co-Chief Expedition 401 Tomorrow, after two months at sea aboard the JOIDES Resolution, Expedition 401 comes to…
Expedition 401: Science in 60 Seconds Series
Each JOIDES Resolution expedition studies many different features of the rock cores that it pulls up with a different scientific…
What Our Scientists Packed for Expedition 401
When you’re packing for an ocean expedition there is limited space in your suitcase. Any suitcases you bring must be…
Interesting Finds for Expedition 401
As we enter the final two weeks of JOIDES Resolution Expedition 401, we figured it was time to check in…
Engravings of the Deep
Every section of core the JOIDES Resolution (JR) brings up to the surface is meticulously labeled and organized with detailed…
Reaching Hole L
Earlier this week, Expedition 401 drilled the 12th hole at Site U1385 in the North Atlantic. That means this is…
Making Choices
In scientific work, you often must make decisions with incomplete information. Expedition 401 has had two major decisions this week…
How scientists at sea weigh samples
If you want to know if you’ve gained a few pounds from eating plates of holiday food on land, all…
Core on Deck!
After a 5-day transit Expedition 401 arrived at its first drill site (ALM-03B) on Sunday evening, December 17! With the…
GETTING SALTY IN THE MEDITERRANEAN
Expedition 401 is headed its way to its first drilling site off the coast of Portugal. During the 5-day transit…