What causes the deep Earth’s most mysterious earthquakes?
The cause of Earth's deepest earthquakes has been a mystery to science for more than a century, but a team of scientists may have...
Record-shattering 2020 trans-Atlantic dust storm
Researchers parsing the mechanism that in June 2020 transported a massive dust plume from Saharan Africa to the Caribbean and U.S. Gulf Coast.
A new ‘gold standard’ compound for generating electricity from heat
Researchers show in a new study that a single material, a layered crystal consisting of the elements rhenium and silicon, turns out to be...
Understanding of invisible but mighty particles in Earth’s radiation belts
Tiny charged electrons and protons which can damage satellites and alter the ozone have revealed some of their mysteries to scientists.
Small modular reactors competitive in Washington’s clean energy future
A new report finds small modular reactors could provide competitively priced electricity in Washington state's future electricity market.
Slope stability model can help prevent landslides to protect communities and save lives
Researchers hope industry and governments worldwide will use the SSSAFE model to help early warning systems mitigate landslide risks
eDNA analysis could contribute towards more effective pest control
Researchers have successfully detected the environmental DNA of the invasive Argentine ant in surface soil samples, and have demonstrated that eDNA can provide a...
Geology helps map kidney stone formation from tiny to troublesome
Advanced microscope technology and cutting-edge geological science are giving new perspectives to an old medical mystery: How do kidney stones form, why are some...
Does cold wildfire smoke contribute to water repellent soils in burned areas?
After a wildfire, soils in burned areas often become water repellent, leading to increased erosion and flooding after rainfall events - a phenomenon that...
Holograms increase solar energy yield
Researchers recently developed an innovative technique to capture the unused solar energy that illuminates a solar panel. They created special holograms that can be...
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