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Welcome to the Department of Earth, Planetary, and Space Sciences at UCLA. Our mission is to understand and protect our home in the universe through discovery, education, and outreach. To further this mission we strive to foster an inclusive culture of respect, collaboration, and openness to new ideas and methodologies.
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Breakthrough Research Sheds Light on the Formation and Role of Congestus Clouds
Research by UCLA EPSS Postdoctoral Scholar and EPSS Professor could potentially de-mystify congestus clouds and …
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Seminar of the Day
Special Guest Seminar
Wednesday Apr 2
12:00p.m. - 1:00p.m.
Presented By:
Russell Bicknell - American Museum of Natural History
Arthropods (spiders, scorpions, and crabs) are the most diverse and disparate group of animals alive today, making up over 75% of known modern animals. They also have an extensive fossil record ranging from the dawn of complex life—the Cambrian—to today. Arthropod exoskeletons have evolved to meet the demands of different …