Research led by Professor Tom Gernon has been recognised in Science magazine’s prestigious ‘Breakthrough of the Year’ list for 2024.
His team discovered a new plate tectonic phenomenon, ‘mantle waves’, upending our understanding of Earth’s dynamics and ancient climates.
Professor Mark Spearing, Vice-President (Research and Enterprise), commented: “My warmest congratulations go to Professor Tom Gernon and his team on this well-deserved recognition of their ground-breaking discovery of mantle waves. For this to be identified as one of the most significant advances in science worldwide in 2024 by Science Magazine is an achievement to be immensely proud of.”
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