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From coal to gas: How the shift can help stabilize climate change
A transition from coal-based energy to cleaner-burning gas has long been viewed as a staple of…
Geomagnetic jerks finally reproduced and explained
The Earth's magnetic field experiences unpredictable, rapid, and intense anomalies that are known as geomagnetic jerks.…
Human influence on climate change is traced back to the 19th century
Climate change poses a serious challenge to the human society and it is generally believed that…
New technique produces longer-lasting lithium batteries
The grand challenge to improve energy storage and increase battery life, while ensuring safe operation, is…
Reducing energy required to convert CO2 waste into valuable resources
Surplus industrial carbon dioxide creates an opportunity to convert waste into a valuable commodity. Excess CO2…
Researchers outline how humans reduce uncertainty in social situations
Do my friends find me funny? Am I making a good impression during this job interview?…
Sand tiger sharks return to shipwrecks off N.C. coast
Photos taken months, and in some cases years, apart by scuba divers show female sand tiger…
Island lizards are expert sunbathers, and researchers find it’s slowing their evolution
If you've ever spent some time in the Caribbean, you might have noticed that humans are…
Better labor practices could improve archaeological output
Archaeological excavation has, historically, operated in a very hierarchical structure, according to archaeologist Allison Mickel. The…