Mapping the early history of the moon
In 41st annual Killian Lecture, Maria Zuber describes looking deep into the moon’s interior to chart its early history.
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Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
Zuber addresses potential impact of federal sequestration on MIT research
In a letter to principal investigators and researchers, MIT's vice president for research outlines the possible impact here.
Mercury may have harbored an ancient magma ocean
Massive lava flows may have given rise to two distinct rock types on Mercury’s surface.
Bringing life to computer models of marine microbes
Biogeochemical modeler Mick Follows named tenured associate professor in MIT's Department of Earth, Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences
Students witness science policy in action
MIT students participate in the final mercury talks resulting in an international treaty.
India joined with Asia 10 million years later than previously thought
New timeline suggests India’s size before this collision was much smaller than generally assumed.
Susan Solomon wins international climate award
MIT professor honored by BBVA for discovering links between atmosphere, climate and human activity.
MIT students attend international talks on mercury
Students will blog and tweet about their experiences in Geneva, Switzerland.
Tackling a global warming conundrum
MIT professor and colleagues address major issue in climate science: greenhouse gases versus aerosols.
President Obama announces intent to appoint Maria Zuber to National Science Board
MIT geophysicist nominated for 25-member governing board of the National Science Foundation.
A new ‘branch’ of math
Researchers find a common angle and tipping point of branching valley networks.
GRAIL reveals a battered lunar history
Twin spacecraft create a highly detailed gravity map of the moon, finding an interior pulverized by early impacts.
Three from MIT named Marine Microbiology Initiative investigators
Gordon and Betty Moore Foundation awards given to pursue high-risk research in marine microbial ecology.
Scientists discover water ice on Mercury
Ice and organic material may have been carried to the planet by passing comets.
Maria Zuber appointed vice president for research
Claude Canizares will take a new role as a vice president with responsibility for international partnerships.