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Climate Change Poses a Threat to Earth’s “Living Skin”
by Amir Husseinby Amir HusseinResearch by Penn State reveals biocrusts, Earth’s living skin, are under threat from climate change, potentially impacting global ecosystems.
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Aerial View of Lahaina, Maui Wildfire Devastation Captured by Satellite
Satellite captures Maui wildfire’s devastating impact on Lahaina: buildings ablaze amid strong winds and dry conditions.
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4 Billion Years Old – Earth’s Oldest-Known Rocks Provide Clues About Early Tectonics
Earliest rocks challenge plate tectonics: Ancient samples suggest Earth’s subduction started around 3.8 billion years ago.
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Warning Bells from Antarctica: Researchers Sound the Alarm on Increasing Extreme Phenomena
Researchers warn of a surge in extreme events in Antarctica, such as heatwaves and ice loss, urging immediate global action …
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Breakthrough Research Reveals CO2 as the Key Factor in Explosive Volcanic Eruptions
Scientists discover carbon dioxide, not water, triggers volcanic eruptions, challenging previous theories and impacting volcanic-hazard planning.
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Arctic Invasion: Atlantic Plankton Exposes Ice-Free Ocean in Earth’s Past
by Amir Husseinby Amir HusseinArctic plankton invasion unveils ice-free past: Last Interglacial’s Atlantic influence revealed.
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Mitigating Climate Change with a Solar “Umbrella”: Using an Asteroid as a Counterbalance
Astronomer István Szapudi proposes a solar shield tethered to an asteroid as a counterweight to mitigate climate change, making it …
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Climate Alterations: The Invisible Force Influencing the Tibetan Empire’s Ascendance and Decline
Scientists discover a link between climate changes and the Tibetan Empire’s rise and fall over 2000 years, revealing its effect …
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More Efficient Than Natural Photosynthesis – New Photocatalytic System Converts Carbon Dioxide Into Valuable Fuel
by Manuel Costaby Manuel CostaResearchers have created a new artificial photocatalytic system that efficiently converts CO2 into methane, outperforming natural photosynthesis.