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Taking the pulse of an ocean worldJupiter's moon Europa is definitely an odd place. Discovered in 1610 by Galileo Galilei, it was first seen in detail only in the late 1970s, after spacecraft visited the jovian system. Slightly smaller than our own moon, Europa could hardly appear more different.… |
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With help from AI, ASU researcher develops models to address climate change, other global issuesHannah Kerner ponders planetary problems: How can we better adapt to and mitigate climate change? How can we improve the quality of human life without exceeding the resource budget of the Earth? How can… |
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Lava rocks offer clues to what's happening far belowThe rocks found on many islands have settled after a journey that began deep within the Earth. Brought to the Earth's surface in eruptions of deep volcanic material, these rocks hold clues as to what is going on deep below. Studies of rocks found on… |
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Stunned by devastation of coral reefs in Hawaii, ASU students design solutionsHow can you harness the money and good will of tourists to save coral reefs in Hawaii? Thirty students in The Design School at Arizona State University traveled to the state this semester in a unique studio course… |
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What caused the mass extinction of Earth’s first animals?Fossil records tell us that the first macroscopic animals appeared on Earth about 575 million years ago. Twenty-four million years later, the diversity of animals began to mysteriously decline, leading to Earth’s first know mass extinction event. Scientists have… |
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A childhood promise leads to a bright future in criminal lawEditor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable fall 2020 graduates. Once an 8-year-… |
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When will we move fossil fuels off the grid?For decades, the United States has attempted to wean itself from fossil fuels but with limited success. Coal, natural gas and oil still comprise about 80% of our energy supply, according to the U.S. Department of Energy. It’s cheap, and it’s in abundant supply, but… |
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ASU interdisciplinary studies graduate brings love for design, Japanese language and culture, and mindfulness to portfolioEditor's note: This story is part of a series of profiles of notable spring 2021 graduates.… |
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ASU astronomer blogs about otherworldly oceansThe Huffington Post Blog recently featured a post by ASU astronomer and planetary scientist Jim Bell on the possibility of oceans on other planets, titled "One Ocean World Among Many." In the post, Bell mentions two definite non-Earth oceans that scientists know… |
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Zócalo Public Square announces 2022 book and poetry prize winnersZócalo Public Square, a digital magazine and host of public programs, has announced author Heather McGhee as the winner of the 2022 Zócalo Public Square Book Prize… |