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Welcome
Scientists at DTM bring the perspective of several disciplines to broad
questions about nature. DTM's name comes from its original role to
chart the Earth's magnetic field. This goal was largely accomplished by
1929. Since then, DTM has evolved to reflect the growing multi-
disciplinary nature of the Earth, planetary, and astronomical sciences.
Today, the historic goal remains-to understand the physical Earth and
the universe that is our home.
The above image is a map tracing the voyages that the Carnegie and the Galilee research vessels undertook, beginning in 1905.
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Thursday, 15 November 2007 |
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(Photo courtesy: The Washington Post)
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John Firor, DTM staff member from 1953 to 1961, passed away on 5 November at the age of 80. A physicist known for his analysis of the impact of increasing carbon dioxide on Earth's climate, Firor was one of the first scientists to raise concerns about global warming. Following his time at DTM, Firor led the National Center for Atmospheric Research in Boulder, CO, from 1968 to 1980. He became versed in public policy, often giving engaging lectures that, according to the Washington Post, “combined anecdotes from the history of science with insights into the problems facing researchers who attempt to alert the public of looming problems.” For more information, see the Washington Post obituary.
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Wednesday, 07 November 2007 |
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(Photo courtesy: NASA/JPL-Caltech)
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Carnegie astronomer Paul Butler and colleagues announced their discovery of a fifth planet around the nearby star 55 Cancri. This discovery makes it the only star aside from the Sun known to have five planets.
The unique 55 Cancri system, located 41 light-years away in the direction of the constellation Cancer, is notable also because its clutch of four inner planets and one giant outer planet somewhat resembles our own solar system, though without known analogs of Earth or Mars. According to Debra Fischer, lead author and Assistant Professor of Astronomy at San Francisco State University, the fifth planet is within the star’s habitable zone in which water could exist as a liquid.
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Friday, 02 November 2007 |
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Visiting Investigator and former postdoctoral fellow Matthew Fouch, of Arizona State University, has been named a recipient of the 2006 Presidential Early Career Awards for Scientists and Engineers (PECASE)—the highest honor given by the United States Government to scientists and engineers beginning their independent careers.
Each year, PECASE recipients are selected by the National Science Foundation (NSF) from a group of young scientists taking part in its Faculty Early Career Development Program. In addition to NSF’s winners, there are 38 scientists nominated by other government agencies. According to NSF Deputy Directory Kathie L. Olsen, “These scientists and engineers have not only brought transformational ideas to their fields of study, they have also enriched the educational environment, especially in their roles as mentors.” For more information on the award, see the NSF release.
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