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Volcano sounds could help scientists monitor its activity
Scientists have come up with a new method of analysis, and the secret lies with an eerie phenomenon we can best describe as 'volcano music'. Scientists have come up with a new method of analysis, and...
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East Antarctic Ice Sheet retreated little during past 8 million years
Large parts of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet did not retreat significantly during a time when carbon dioxide concentrations were similar to today's levels. Large parts of the East Antarctic Ice Sheet...
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Increased seismic hazard due to Earth's rotation slowdown
Scientists from the U.S. believe that a significant increase of earthquakes will occur beginning from 2018. Scientists from the U.S. believe that a significant increase of earthquakes will occur begi...
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Moon is making the days on Earth longer
A study shows evidence that as the distance between Earth and the moon increases year by year, the days are getting longer. A study shows evidence that as the distance between Earth and the moon incr...
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''Snowball Earth'' triggered by the advent of plate tectonics?
During the Neoproterozoic, a geological era which occurred about 542 million to one billion years ago, Earth experienced unusual episodes of global cooling that geologists refer to as ''Snowball Earth...
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How did the tower of Pisa remain unharmed from earthquakes throughout the years?
A team of engineers just unveiled the mystery A team of engineers just unveiled the mystery Read more
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Lessons to learn: How ancient people adapted to climate change
A scientific research gives a new perspective on how ancient cultures dealt with variable and changing environments A scientific research gives a new perspective on how ancient cultures dealt with...
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How does the Leaning Tower of Pisa survive earthquakes
Despite the hazardous inclination of approximately five degrees, the Leaning Tower of Pisa (in Italy) has managed to survive four strong earthquakes since 1200 A.D. Despite the hazardous inclination...
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Scientists accidentally created an enzyme that ‘eats’ PET plastic bottles
Another potential weapon in the fight against plastic pollution Another potential weapon in the fight against plastic pollution The bacterium Ideonella sakaiensis 201-F6 was discovered in 2016 in...
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MIT-developed device generates power from the air’s temperature changes
Called a thermal resonator, the device relies on temperature fluctuations between day and night to produce electricity and can be used without the need for sunlight, batteries or wind Called a therma...
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