A new peer-reviewed study published earlier this month in Earth’s Future suggests that it is possible to demonstrate that “emissions from company X cause injury Y.” IBES Director and DEEPS Professor Kim Cobb, an expert in observational climate studies, commented on this new study, saying we’re gaining something “extremely valuable” in Callahan’s study.

Researchers at Brown have confirmed that tiny green and orange volcanic glass beads collected during the Apollo 15 and 17 Moon missions contain trapped water, overturning the long-held belief that the lunar interior was completely dry. Professor Jim Head, who helped select the Apollo 15 landing site, commented that the water findings “absolutely revolutionized our thinking about how the Moon formed.”

From the local water quality of Narragansett Bay to river-dune interactions on Titan, DEEPS undergraduate students participated in a variety of cutting edge research projects during their 2026 summer break. We're proud to showcase their research and experiences.