Landscape evolution
Islands in the rain
April 10, 2013
Researchers use volcanic islands to measure how rainfall sets the pace of landscape formation.
Also labeled: Earth and atmospheric sciences, Geology, Tropical rainfall, Volcanoes, Erosion, Hawaii, Volcanic islands
A new ‘branch’ of math
December 5, 2012
Researchers find a common angle and tipping point of branching valley networks.
Also labeled: Computer modeling, Earth and atmospheric sciences, Mathematics, Networks, Research, Rivers, Water, Topography
Designing with damaged land
September 4, 2012
A citizens’ guide to reclaiming abandoned mine sites ecologically
River networks on Titan point to a puzzling geologic history
July 20, 2012
Findings suggest the surface of Saturn’s largest moon may have undergone a recent transformation.
Also labeled: Cassini-Huygens, Earth and atmospheric sciences, Geology, NASA, Planetary science, Research, Saturn, Titan, Rivers, Taylor Perron
Lots of trouble
March 13, 2012
In a new book, an MIT urban planner rethinks the mundane, ubiquitous parking lot.
Also labeled: Automobiles, Books and authors, Cities, Design, Faculty, MIT Press, Research, Transportation, Urban studies and planning
The hills are evolving
February 6, 2012
New model predicts speed of spreading valleys.
Also labeled: Earth and atmospheric sciences, Research, Students, Undergraduate, Hill slopes, Valley networks
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