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AI Image of contrasts in Earth's oceans during ancient glaciations and deglacial conditions.

(July 15, 2026)

A&S Researchers Link Metal Deposits to Oceanic Oxygen Loss During Ancient Ice Ages

A sweeping analysis by Syracuse researchers of metal contents in ancient marine sedimentary rocks suggests oxygen-poor oceans were common during Earth's six greatest ice ages.

An AI-generated image depicts the process of oceanic temperature regulation.

(July 7, 2026)

Earth’s Natural Thermostat

For 60 million years, rising and falling seas influenced how much carbon the ocean buried and how warm the planet was.

A student, Kenna Cummings, poses in front of the Hellisheidi Geothermal Power Plant in Iceland wearing a reflective vest.

(June 18, 2026)

Student Earns Astronaut Scholarship

Rising senior Kenna Cummings was recently named a 2026 Astronaut Scholar class, adding a second major national honor to a banner spring.

portrait of a person

(June 1, 2026)

A&S Earth Sciences Professor Honored as 40 Under 40 Rising Star

The American Academy of Environmental Engineers and Scientists recognizes Tao Wen for his innovative, data-driven research on water quality, open environmental data, community engagement and policy-relevant environmental science.

Woman standing in a lab.

(May 8, 2026)

EES Professor Quoted in Scientific American on Decoding Earth’s Climate Past

Professor Tripti Bhattacharya was featured in an article exploring how scientists use unconventional natural records to reconstruct Earth’s ancient climate and better understand future climate risks.

Flooded road with street signs just above the water line.

(May 6, 2026)

Looking to the Past to Plan Ahead

Earth sciences professor Tripti Bhattacharya is a coauthor of a new report that supports establishing a national center to study past extremes and improve disaster planning.

River with trees lining it.

(March 5, 2026)

Where Wells Run Deep, Biodiversity Runs Thin

A study led by researchers in Syracuse University’s Department of Earth and Environmental Sciences found that traditional oil and gas extraction methods may leave a deeper mark on stream health than fracking.

Earth

(Feb. 16, 2026)

From Studying Earth to Saving It

Earth and environmental sciences alumni are tackling climate change, sustainability and environmental policy across the globe.