News from the School of the Environment
Dr. Universe explains why Earth has lava inside
Washington State University’s resident feline scientist, Dr. Universe, dives deep beneath Earth’s surface to answer a big question from Nora, 6, of Florida: Why does Earth have lava in the middle?
WSU Tri‑Cities hosts community panel on the future of critical minerals
“Critical minerals” have moved from obscure policy jargon to a central topic in debates over energy, technology, and national security.
National Geographic explorer Robbie Shone to deliver ‘Adventures in Caving’ lecture
Washington State University’s School of the Environment will host a free, public presentation, “Adventures in Caving,” by National Geographic explorer Robbie Shone at 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Feb. 20, in Webster Hall 16.
Study suggests pathway for life in Europa’s ocean
A recent study by geophysicists at Washington State University offers insight into how nutrients may reach the subsurface ocean of Europa, one of Jupiter’s moons and a leading candidate for extraterrestrial life in the solar system.
Read more about the School of the Environment and the College of Arts and Sciences.
- Dr. Universe explores how scientists measure the mass and size of planets
- In the Maya rainforest, even the jaguars pose for the camera
- Faculty took students to all seven continents to study abroad this year
- WSU study projects increases in lightning, wildfire risk
- Washington State University: WSU helps uncover role of inland and coastal waters in nitrogen fixation
- WSU helps uncover role of inland and coastal waters in nitrogen fixation
- In Wyoming, the Eastern Shoshone tribe decided to classify buffalo as wildlife. Here is why
- Goodbye to apples: A new study reveals that future production of the fruit may be in danger
- Gilman Award recipient spent time studying big carnivores in Tanzania
- Will rain showers affect the Border 2 Fire response?