May 1, 2008
Once considered a barren plain with an odd hydrothermal vent, the seafloor appears to be teeming with microbial life, according to a paper to be published in Nature.
“A 60,000-kilometer seam of basalt is exposed along… more>
categories: research, faculty research, diversity, faculty diversity
tags: bacteria, biological sciences, earth sciences, katrina edwards, magazine, natural sciences, seafloor
May 1, 2007
Charles Sammis, professor of earth sciences in USC College, has devoted almost four decades to studying earthquakes. His contributions to the field of geophysical sciences recently led to his being named a Fellow of the… more>
tags: award, earth sciences, earthquake