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Peng Ni Hold Meteorite

Peng Ni holds a piece of iron meteorite. Many iron meteorites are thought to be remnants of the cores of small planetary bodies in the early Solar System.

July 28, 2022
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Interview with Peng Ni—Geochemical Detective

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Nate Sime uses math to study planetary interiors

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Behind the Scenes: In the Geophysics Lab with Steven Golden

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Adriana Kuehnel (right) works with Randy Kuehnel (middle) and Rod Green (left) to prepare seismometers to study the Kaapvaal Craton in South Africa circa 1997.

February 17, 2020
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Adriana Kuehnel codes for Earth and planets

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