Prof. Paula Welander of Stanford University has been named the 2024 John Hayes Award recipient for her pioneering work on radical chemistry in microbial lipid biosynthesis, advancing biogeochemical science and climate reconstruction. More…

The January 2025 Elements issue explores Himalayan leucogranites—iconic products of crustal melting in a continental collision zone. Spanning 2000 km of the Himalaya, these rocks reveal insights into tectonics, magmatism, and mineralization. Members can access the full issue on the Elements website. More…