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An ocean wave prepares to break, while other waves close in behind it under a hazy sky.

Research Spotlights

Exploring the Mantle Through Microseisms

by Rebecca Owen 21 September 202321 September 2023

A new method for examining the tiny vibrations of Earth caused by ocean swells could help reveal details of deep-Earth structure.

View of varying style brick buildings in a city as seen from near the top of a building

News

The Inequality of Heat Stress

by Rebecca Owen 21 July 202326 September 2023

Residents in historically redlined neighborhoods deal with greater heat stress than other areas.

This snapshot of a new global mantle convection model depicts Earth 180 million years ago, with broad mantle upwellings (in copper) equal to or greater than 1 kelvin meter per year, reconstructed continental blocks (gray polygons), and kimberlite eruptions (magenta columns).

News

How to Find a Volcanic Diamond Mine

by Rebecca Owen 30 June 202330 June 2023

New 3D modeling illustrates the mechanism behind the intriguing volcanic eruptions that bring diamonds to the surface.

A garden with blooming orange, pink, white, and red flowers in front of an apartment building.

Gardens Are Good for the Neighborhood

by Rebecca Owen 28 March 202329 March 2023

A new study highlights the benefits of urban gardens for their human caretakers and local ecosystems.