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Serpentine rocks provide evidence of fossil life on EarthIn the Hajar Mountains of Oman is a large slab of oceanic crust consisting of serpentinized ultramafic rocks, the largest exposure of such rocks on Earth’s surface. These distinctive rocks hold fossil evidence of microbes that were once living in the underground… |
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ASU oceanographer and biogeochemist explores the ocean floor for the history and future of Earth’s climateSediment samples, collected from the ocean floor, have unlocked scientific mysteries around the world. By analyzing these sediment cores, scientists have been able to follow seasonal cycles, glacial movement and even meteorite fallouts over thousands of years. These data… |
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Native knowledgeEditor's note: This story originally appeared in the winter 2023 issue of ASU Thrive magazine. Cliff Kapono is looking out onto Honoli‘i Beach on the… |
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ASU alumna pursues science passion to earn astrobiology, biogeosciences degreeEditor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2022 graduates.… |
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Empowering the community in marine policyIntroduced by her friends as “the ocean person,” Katherine Ball has spent much of her life near the water. When she was 10 years old, her grandmother gave her … |
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Inspiring new navigators for the planetFor blue-water sailors, the French Frigate Shoals is often thought of as a place with significant wildlife and deep cultural meaning. The Polynesian Voyaging Society (PVS) hopes to train sailors in this spot in the… |
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ASU named No. 1 in innovation for eighth straight yearFor the eighth year in a row, Arizona State University is No. 1 in innovation in the newly released annual Best Colleges rankings by U.S. News & World Report. Over the past 20 years, ASU has grown from a… |
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Like a medical center for the planetEditor's note: This story originally appeared in the winter 2022 issue of ASU Thrive magazine. The challenges for the planet’s health and the future of… |
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ASU instrument captures breathtaking 'first light' imagesASU scientists and engineers building the Europa Thermal Emission Imaging System (E-THEMIS) for NASA’s Europa Clipper passed a major hurdle… |
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ASU professor accepts international award for research in marine, aquatic sciencesResearch led by Arizona State University Professor Hilairy Hartnett is being honored with the 2022 John Martin Award from the… |