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Behind every robust result is a robust method: Perspectives from a hydrological case study

Behind every robust result is a robust method: Perspectives from a hydrological case study

Scientific studies and mathematical models are increasingly used to guide the management and development of society. But while science and modelling can indeed provide a robust basis for decision making, we must be mindful of two related considerations. First, science is based not on trust but on skepticism, meticulous technique and careful verification. Second, science is not made of absolute tru ...[Read More]

Berit Arheimer (2021 Henry Darcy Medallist) early autumn reflections from a summer cabin

Berit Arheimer (2021 Henry Darcy Medallist) early autumn reflections from a summer cabin

The EGU 2021 Henry Darcy Medal of the EGU Division on Hydrological Sciences was awarded to Berit Arheimer, leader of the Hydrological Research unit at SMHI, and first ever female elected president of IAHS. The medal was awarded for her scientific leadership in policy-relevant large-scale modelling of water quality and quantity, promotion of open hydrology, and her excellence in managing research g ...[Read More]