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New analysis of ancient writings suggests that sailors from the Italian hometown of Christopher Columbus knew of America 150 years before its renowned 'discovery'....
Evacuation during and after the 2018 Montecito debris flow
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Climatic impacts of black carbon aerosols over South-East Atlantic underestimated, research shows
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Low-cost, continuous seismic monitoring system to support emission reduction efforts
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Long-term exposure to permissible concentrations of air pollution linked with increased mortality risk
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Microbiology researchers have shed new light on the mechanisms of carbon cycling in the ocean, using a novel approach to track which microbes are...
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New research shows sweet corn, when planted at high densities, has steadily increased in yield since the 1930s. The historical view underscores the importance...
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