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A search for ancient deposits of sandy material expected at continental margins has come up empty. Stephan Graham bridges a prominent geological gap that hints at poorly understood, powerful, global-scale erosion processes, illustrating profound changes caused by climate upheaval.
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The shapes and textures of quartz grains speak to the processes that molded and transported them. A new tool from Stanford researchers, Michael Hasson and Mathieu Lapôtre, enables quick, accurate, insightful analysis of this sand, which can be used in geology, geoarchaeology, forensics, and more.
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The current and past recipients of the Harriet Benson Award gathered for the Annual Harriet Benson Fellowship Luncheon on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at the Stanford Faculty Club. This event provided an opportunity for awardees to share their ongoing research and projects, fostering a community of scholars committed to excellence in Earth and Planetary Sciences.