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Lunar meteorite discovery supports Purdue-led model of early Moon evolution

05-07-2025

A rock that crash-landed on Earth has made lunar science history, and a Purdue scientist, Tabb Prissel, played a key role in modeling its formation history. For the first time, researchers have classified a whole-rock meteorite as a lunar norite (Arguin 002), an igneous lunar rock type primarily comprised of the minerals orthopyroxene and plagioclase feldspar.


Severe weather this spring is getting more severe, experts say

05-05-2025

WLFD Fox 32 in Chicago — As storms become more severe, weather experts at Purdue University say improvements are being made to models to accurately predict when a storm is quickly approaching. "Something like our forecasts for two days into the future are actually now as good as our forecast just one day into the future that we used to make a couple of decades ago," said Dan Chavas.


What’s Going On Inside Io, Jupiter’s Volcanic Moon?

05-01-2025

Quanta Magazine — Recent flybys of the fiery world refute a leading theory of its inner structure — and reveal how little is understood about geologically active moons. EAPS's Michael Sori was quoted in the article.


Purdue University’s College of Science K-12 Outreach expands STEM career video library for students and educators

04-30-2025

The world of STEM is exciting, and it is continuing to grow worldwide. However, many students are unaware of the careers that science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) can offer. That’s why Purdue University’s College of Science K-12 Outreach team is continuing to grow a STEM Career Repository. This resource is a free online video library that connects classrooms with professionals in real-world STEM careers.


Research preeminence in spotlight at Excellence in Research Lectures event

04-29-2025

Faculty and staff are invited to the Excellence in Research Award Lectures from 9-11:30 a.m. on May 5 at the Burton D. Morgan Center for Entrepreneurship. Recipients of the Arden L. Bement Jr. Award and the Lu Ann Aday Award will present talks on the groundbreaking research that garnered their recognition. EAPS's Roger Wiens will be one of the presenters.


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