LPL Spotlight Stories | Lunar and Planetary Laboratory & Department of Planetary Sciences

NSF: UArizona Again Ranks Among Top 20 Public Research Universities, No. 1 in Astronomy and Astrophysics

UArizona saw an increase of more than $9 million over its fiscal year 2020 total and retained its No. 1 ranking in astronomy and astrophysics expenditures.

Giant Mantle Plume Reveals Mars is More Active than Previously Thought

Orbital observations unveil the presence of an enormous mantle plume pushing the surface of Mars upward and driving intense volcanic and seismic activity.

UArizona Scientists Thrilled by Unprecedented 'Portrait' of an Alien World

Thanks to the James Webb Space Telescope, scientists have identified a "mystery molecule" that previously stumped astronomers. They've also gained insights needed to interpret potential signs of habitability on other exoplanets.

Catalina Sky Survey Predicted Impact of Small Asteroid Over Ontario, Canada

NASA Communications - November 22, 2022 In the early hours of Saturday, Nov. 19, the skies over southern Ontario, Canada

Mapping Rock Glaciers to Understand Their Future on Earth and Mars

University of Arizona researchers developed a new method for analyzing rock glaciers, which could help scientists better understand these "hidden giants" on Earth and Mars.

Planetary Scientist Dani DellaGiustina Makes Popular Science Brilliant 10

University of Arizona planetary scientist Dani DellaGiustina was chosen because of her work to understand the past and future of the solar system by studying asteroids. Her work also includes exploring the mysterious interiors of other worlds.

Daniella DellaGiustina Named One of the "Brilliant 10" by Popular Science

Assistant Professor Daniella DellaGiustina is named one of the "Brilliant 10 2022" by Popular Science Magazine.

Scientists Identify Potential Source of 'Shock-darkened' Meteorites, with Implications for Hazardous Asteroid Deflection

University of Arizona planetary scientists identified a potential source of a special kind of meteorite. Its characteristics could explain certain discrepancies in how near-Earth asteroids are classified.

Kristopher Klein Receives 2022 Landau and Lyman Spitzer Jr. Award

Assistant Professor Kristopher Klein receives 2022 Lev D. Landau and Lyman Spitzer Jr. Award for Outstanding Contributions to Plasma Physics.

Science Diplomacy Students Present Climate Strategy to State Department

Students from various academic backgrounds applied their classwork to take real action against climate change.