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Fusion of Art and Science Leads to Discovery
Robert Wysocki arrived at Syracuse University in 2008, having made a name in the art world by capturing landscapes in three dimensions. Known for large sand sculptures showcased in galleries from Los Angeles to Florida, Wysocki’s inspiration began on a…
Researchers Probe Deep Secrets in Garnet Sand from Papua New Guinea
On a beach on a remote island in eastern Papua New Guinea, a country located in the southwestern Pacific to the north of Australia, garnet sand reveals an important geologic discovery. Similar to messages in bottles that have traveled across…
“A Mystery 10 Million Years in the Making”
Suzanne Baldwin, Thonis Family Professor of Thermochronolgy & Tectonics Earth and Environmental Sciences in the College of Arts and Sciences, was quoted in the Medium Predict story “A Mystery 10 Million Years in the Making.” Baldwin, who recently conducted research…
Geology Professor Featured for SU Lava Project
Jeffrey Karson, Earth Sciences Professor in the College of Arts and Sciences, was featured in NPR’s Science Friday program for the story “The Geologists who Control Lava.” In the story, Karson’s Lava Project at Syracuse University is highlighted. He explains that “we have to…
Additional Hazards That Could Come with Hot Lava Flow, Spatter in Hawaii
An eruption from Hawaii’s Kilauea Volcano has prompted the evacuation of more than 1,000 residents and the declaration of a state of emergency in affected areas. There are reports of lava rolling into several areas including roadways, forestry areas and…