One of the last images ever taken by NASA's InSight Mars lander shows its seismometer on the red planet's surface in 2022. A team of scientists suggest that using data from the seismometer and a magnetometer on the lander could help reveal whether liquid water is present deep under the Martian surface. Credit: NASA. All Rights Reserved.
These ancient metamorphic rocks called gneisses, found on the Arctic Coast, represent the roots of the continents now exposed at the surface. The scientists said sedimentary rocks interlayered in these types of rocks would provide a heat engine for stabilizing the continents.
For billions of years single-celled organisms ruled the planet. For more than half of Earth’s history, these organisms survived in a world without oxygen, using rare sulfur for energy. Then, about 2 billion years ago, something miraculous happened: Photosynthetic organisms began splitting endlessly available water for energy and expelling oxygen. This metabolic revolution led to the rise of oxygen on our planet.
Using machine learning, researchers found a link between seismic activity and geothermal energy extraction efficiency, which could provide a potential boost for this renewable energy source.
Massive volcanic events in Earth’s history that released large amounts of carbon into the atmosphere. A new method to estimate how much and how rapidly carbon was released by the volcanoes could improve our understanding of the climate response
Incorporating field data for the first time, researchers at Penn State demonstrated machine learning can be a powerful and cost-effective tool for monitoring sequestered carbon dioxide (CO2), overcoming a hurdle for the burgeoning technology aimed at combating climate change.
THON 2024 raised $16,955,683.63 For the Kids, breaking THON's single-year fundraising record for the third consecutive year.
Roman DiBiase, associate professor of geosciences and new head of Penn State's field camp, leads field camp participants in a discussion overlooking the mountains of Wyoming's Grand Teton National Park.
For the second year in a row and the third time in the last five years, Penn State has been the No. 1 producer of Fulbright Scholars. Penn State also is listed among the top-producing institutions for Fulbrights in STEM fields.
Amy Hasan, administrative support coordinator in the College of Earth and Mineral Sciences, was recognized with a “We Are!” for going above and beyond for the University.