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Discovering Lost Lunar Magmas
An accessible record of the processes leading to the origin and early evolution of the Earth-Moon system, and thus of the formation of the rocky planets of the inner Solar System, is best preserved in those precious rocks brought back from the surface of the Moon half a century ago. Indeed, Lunar magmatic rocks not only record information about planetary differentiation, they also record the tempo of meteorite impacts in the early Solar System.
Climate Resilience for the 21st century - Smart Sea Level Sensors
Climate change represents an acute threat to coastal communities that face a combination of extreme precipitation events, storm surge, and rising seas. In Savannah, GA, Hurricane Matthew in 2016 and Hurricane Irma in 2017 caused widespread flooding, with emergency managers reliant on a single NOAA tide gauge.