Earth Sciences

Photo of University Professor Barbara Sherwood Lollar

July 30

Renowned U of T geoscientist presented with the Geological Association of Canada’s highest honour

Photo of students taking measurements with ground-penetrating radar

May 15

U of T students help develop new ways to find dead bodies

Photo of cave city

November 29

U of T geophysicists uncover new evidence for an alternative style of plate tectonics

mexico city

September 20

U of T earthquake experts on Mexico's second quake in 12 days

illustration of mandible fossil

April 26

Ouch! U of T paleontologists identify 508-million-year-old sea creature with can opener-like pincers

illustration of ovatiovermis

January 31

500-million-year-old species – detailed by U of T scientists – offers insight into ancient legged worms

Photo of rock containing sulfur

October 27

Team led by U of T researchers discovers energy source sustaining microbial life deep beneath Earth’s surface

March 15

Research in Death Valley boosts undergraduate skills and confidence

February 16

Polanyi Prize awarded to Barbara Sherwood Lollar

December 17

Ancient, hydrogen-rich waters discovered deep underground at locations around the world

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