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The researchers used a complex computer model based on hydrothermal circulation as it occurs on Earth. After changing variables like gravity, heat, rock properties, and fluid-circulation depth, they found that hydrothermal vents could be sustained under a wide range of conditions.

Hydrothermal vents on seafloors of ‘ocean worlds’ could support life, new study says

A new study led by Andrew Fisher, distinguished professor of earth and planetary sciences, suggests that lower-temperature vents, which are common across Earth's seafloor, may help to create life-supporting conditions on "ocean worlds" in our solar system.

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Exclusive artist-led walk-through at IAS

Exclusive artist-led walk-through at IAS

Seeing Through Stone opened in April, but is now hosting a unique opportunity to walk through the exhibition with one of the artists.

Excellence in Teaching Awards announced

Excellence in Teaching Awards announced

Each year, the Academic Senate’s Committee on Teaching recognizes instructors who have demonstrated exemplary and inspiring teaching.

Students discover, help patch cybersecurity flaw

Students discover, help patch cybersecurity flaw

Students helped patch cybersecurity flaws that could have let millions of customers run loads of laundry for free.

Alumna crowned Miss New York USA

Alumna crowned Miss New York USA

Marizza Delgado (Rachel Carson ’21, technology and information management) was crowned Miss New York USA out of 170 contestants

Campus decarbonization work advances

Campus decarbonization work advances

Over the past year, work continued on decarbonizing campus infrastructure focusing on the full decarbonization and electrification of the campus.

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