EAPS News

04-21-2026

‘Bathtub ring’ offers new evidence for Mars ocean billions of years ago

CNN — Mars may have once had an ocean so vast that it covered one-third of the planet before evaporating billions of years ago and leaving behind a telltale sign: a flat band of land, outlining the former ocean — similar to the ring left behind in a drained bathtub. EAPS's Briony Horgan was quoted in the article.

04-20-2026

Four benefits of going out in the rain

BBC — From its distinctive smell to the negative ions it releases, rain has some fascinating benefits for our bodies – especially when it comes to our mood. EAPS's Dan Cziczo is quoted in this article.

04-13-2026

Frozen ocean world found lurking between Mars and Jupiter

Brighter Side — Scientists argue that Ceres may be far icier than many scientists had come to accept, with an outer crust made not of mostly dry rock but of dirty ice. EAPS's Ian Pamerleau, a PhD student in Purdue’s Department of Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences, and assistant professor Mike Sori led the work.

04-13-2026

EAPS faculty promotions and tenure approved by trustees

Congratulations to the newly promoted faculty in EAPS at Purdue: Ali Bramson, Michael Eddy, Marissa Tremblay, Gouri Prabhakar, and Michelle Thompson!

04-02-2026

Final preparations for Artemis II space mission - FOX interview with Purdue EAPS alumnus Andrew Feustel

FOX Weather — Former NASA astronaut and Purdue EAPS alumnus Andrew Feustel joins FOX Weather to share his expertise and thoughts on the Artemis II mission.

03-31-2026

Travel through Vietnam's Son Doong, the surreal cave so large a 747 plane could fly through it

CBS 60 Minutes — Imagine discovering a marvel on par with Mount Everest or the Grand Canyon. It happened in 2009, with the revelation of the largest cave passage in the world. It's in Vietnam and they call it Hang Son Doong, "Mountain River Cave." 60 Minute's Scott Pelley toured the cave in an episode that features Darryl Granger, Purdue Science's Associate Dean of Faculty Affairs and Purdue Earth, Atmospheric, and Planetary Sciences professor.