Campus News
Three women from our past who paved the way for women in science today
Since the 1920s, there have been women doing scientific research at the Earth and Planets Laboratory. However, it wasn’t that long ago that women had to fight for a spot on the team, a turn at a telescope, or even just to walk in the door. In this article, we highlight the work of three EPL scientists who paved the way.
Read more...Our top 6 questions in astronomy and astrophysics
At the Earth and Planets Laboratory (EPL), the astronomy and astrophysics team explores space to find distant planets and understand their (and our!) origins. In this article, we’ve distilled this work into our top six research questions (with a couple of extras sprinkled in.) Each question is complex and connected to the others in a way that requires EPL scientists to collaborate across research interests to answer.
Read more...Join us for a closer look at the Earth and Planets Lab
Each month we will highlight the big questions in each research area, update you on one of our big projects, and introduce you to some of the folks who drive our work.
Read more...Earth and Planets Laboratory Goes to Mars Again
Last week, NASA’s Mars 2020 Perseverance rover made it safely to Mars. Now, the fun begins!
Read more...January 2021 - Letter from the Directors
2021 is already off to an exciting start. In this month's email, you'll find stories about asteroids, massive volcanoes, and new materials discovered right here at the Earth and Planets Laboratory.
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