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Pluto May Have Captured Its Biggest Moon After an Ancient Dance and Kiss
The New York Times — Some 4.5 billion years ago, the dwarf planet Pluto was suddenly joined by a companion, which resulted in Pluto and its quintet of moons orbiting the sun together today. A former Purdue PhD, Adeene Denton, weighs in about how this is comparable to Earth and its moon. (Subscription required)
Purdue's Dr. Robin Tanamachi talks tornadoes and research on Newstalk's podcast
Newstalk — Purdue EAPS associate professor Robin Tanamachi spoke in Newstalk's podcast, highlighting tornadoes and researching them in the field.
Michael Vermeuel joins the College of Science Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science Department as assistant professor
The College of Science EAPS Department welcomes Michael Vermeuel to the faculty in the fall of 2024. Vermeuel’s research will focus on how reactive gases are exchanged between the lower atmosphere and Earth's surface and their effect on air quality and composition.
Kelsey Prissel joins the College of Science Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Science Department as assistant professor
The College of Science EAPS Department welcomes Kelsey Prissel to the faculty in the fall of 2024. Prissel received an honors undergraduate degree in Geology-Chemistry from Brown University. She obtained her PhD from Washington University in St. Louis and held a post-doc at the Carnegie Institution for Science Earth and Planets Laboratory. Before making the transition to Purdue, she worked at NASA Johnson Space Center in Houston as a Research Scientist for three years.
70+ years of research: Historic study gets a modern refresh
It is a celebration of progress and a testament to geology’s ability to reveal the Earth’s hidden stories, one layer at a time. Two researchers are preparing to review a 70+ year-old thesis using modern technology to improve knowledge of a well-known American geological site.
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