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Understanding origins of Arizona’s Sunset Crater eruption of 1,000 years ago
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Big differences in how coral reef fish larvae are dispersed
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Positive ‘tipping points’ offer hope for climate
Positive 'tipping points' could spark cascading changes that accelerate action on climate change, experts say.
Scientists discover slimy microbes that may help keep coral reefs healthy
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Engineering and biology researchers collaborate to aid coral reef restoration
Researchers tested how well staghorn coral skeletons withstand the forces of nature and humans in a new study. The findings will inform efforts to...
Key step taken toward cleaner, more sustainable production of hydrogen
Efficiently mass-producing hydrogen from water is closer to becoming a reality thanks to new findings.
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