What makes Earth’s surface move? Could the surface drive mantle movement?
Do tectonic plates move because of motion in the Earth's mantle, or is the mantle driven by the plates' movement? Or could it be...
Dozens of dinosaur footprints reveal ancient ecosystem of Alaskan Peninsula
Abundant dinosaur footprints in Alaska reveal that high-latitude hadrosaurs preferred tidally influenced habitats.
Alongside Ötzi the Iceman: A bounty of ancient mosses and liverworts
Buried alongside the famous Ötzi the Iceman are at least 75 species of bryophytes -- mosses and liverworts -- which hold clues to Ötzi's...
Carbon bomb: Study says climate impact from loss of intact tropical forests grossly underreported
A new study says that carbon impacts from the loss of intact tropical forests has been grossly underreported.
Insect decline more extensive than suspected
Compared to a decade ago, today the number of insect species on many areas has decreased by about one third. The loss of species...
Abrupt shifts in Arctic climate projected
Researchers project that as the permafrost continues to degrade, the climate in various regions of the Arctic could potentially change abruptly in the relatively...
Land restoration in Ethiopia pays off but climate change necessitates many strategies
In the last decade, Ethiopia has invested more than US $1.2 billion annually in restoring landscapes in several regions of the country. Research takes...
Southern California earthquakes increased stress on major fault line
A new study has found that last summer's Ridgecrest earthquakes in Southern California earthquakes increased stress on the Garlock Fault, which has been dormant...
In and out with 10-minute electrical vehicle recharge
Electric vehicle owners may soon be able to pull into a fueling station, plug their car in, go to the restroom, get a cup...
Microrobots clean up radioactive waste
According to some experts, nuclear power holds great promise for meeting the world's growing energy demands without generating greenhouse gases. But scientists need to...
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