Research shows a 7x rise in atmospheric mercury from human activities since 1500 C.E., challenging detection due to low concentrations.
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Tectonic Confrontation: The Unification of India and Asia and the Emergence of the Himalayas
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Chemical EngineeringMaterials SciencePhysicsPlasticSciTech NewsUniversity Of Tokyo
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Deciphering the Cataclysm: The Enigma of a Volcanic Tsunami Unraveled After Centuries
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Scientists Uncover Molten Silicate Layer Enveloping Mars’ Core
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Argonne National Laboratory’s Quantum Computing Advancement: Extending Qubit Coherence Time
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