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We specialize in geochemistry, environmental sciences, palaeomagnetism, geodynamics, geological structure and tectonics.
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Rochester researchers uncover key clues about the solar system’s history
Researchers have used magnetism to determine, for the first time, when asteroids that are rich in water and amino acids first arrived in the inner solar system.
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Combining researchers and resources, the Center for Energy and Environment (CEE) works to improve energy systems and to understand the impacts of energy technologies on the environment and human health.
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