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Scientists stumble across rare evidence that Earth is peeling underneath the Sierra Nevada
Scientists found new evidence that Earth’s crust is peeling underneath the Sierra Nevada in California. The process might be ...
Curved neutron beams could deliver benefits straight to industry
In a physics first, a team including scientists from the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) has created a ...
‘Heavy metals’ contaminate 17% of the world’s croplands, say scientists
Nearly 17% of the world’s croplands are contaminated with “heavy metals”, according to a new study in Science. These ...
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Missing nitrogen: A dramatic game of cosmic hide-and-seek deep within our planet
Earth's rocky layers are mysteriously low in nitrogen compared with carbon and argon. A scientific team explored our planet's molten youth using advanced quantum mechanical simulations, revealing ...
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The countries making the most progress on the Paris Climate Agreement
In 2015, several world leaders came together in Paris, signing a historic agreement during the COP 21 to curb the increase in ...
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Lithium-ion batteries offer longer lifespan, fast charging with nanoscale engineering
South Korean researchers from Dongguk University, in collaboration with Kyungpook National University in Daegu, ...