Shedding new light on earthquake that killed 9,000 people
For decades, scientists have debated the structure of the Main Himalayan Thrust -- the fault responsible for a 2015 earthquake that killed nearly 9,000...
New catalyst efficiently produces hydrogen from seawater
Seawater is one of the most abundant resources on earth, offering promise both as a source of hydrogen and of drinking water in arid...
Scientists study impact of sediments and nutrients from Conowingo Dam on Chesapeake Bay
A new study examines the influences of a river dam on the fate of sediments and nutrients on an estuary, using the Conowingo Dam...
Gold mining critically impairs water quality in rivers across Peruvian biodiversity hotspot
A new study finds that artisanal-scale gold mining is altering water clarity and dynamics in the Madre de Dios River watershed in Peru, a...
Miniature fanged ‘deer’ rediscovered tiptoeing through Vietnam’s coastal forests
Biologists have rediscovered a species lost to science since 1990 called a silver-backed chevrotain -- a deer-like species that is the size of a...
Finding common ground for scientists and policymakers on soil carbon and climate change
Scientists argue that public debate about the role of soil carbon in battling climate change is undermining the potential for policymakers to implement policies...
Hurricanes have become bigger and more destructive for USA
A new study shows that hurricanes have become more destructive since 1900, and the worst of them are more than 3 times as frequent...
Prey-size plastics are invading larval fish nurseries
Researchers revealed that many larval fish species from different ocean habitats are ingesting plastics in their preferred nursery habitat.
Scientists find eternal Nile to be more ancient than previously thought
The Nile's unchanging path has been a geologic mystery because long-lived rivers usually move over time. Researchers have cracked the case by linking the...
Using mountains for long-term energy storage
The storage of energy for long periods of time is subject to special challenges. A researcher proposes using a combination of Mountain Gravity Energy...
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