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Volcanoes acted as a safety valve for Earth’s long-term climate
Scientists have discovered that extensive chains of volcanoes have been responsible for both emitting and then…
Phosphorescent material inspired by ‘glow in the dark’ wood
Scientists have harnessed the natural ability of wood to faintly glow to develop a new sustainable…
Meeting biodiversity, climate, and water objectives through integrated strategies
We are collectively failing to conserve the world’s biodiversity and to mobilize natural solutions to help…
Volcanism drove rapid ocean deoxygenation during the time of the dinosaurs
Ocean deoxygenation during the Mesozoic Era was much more rapid than previous thought, with CO2 induced…
Understanding cookiecutter sharks
A little understood species of shark, known for taking cookie cutter-shaped bites out of everything from…
Eyes provide peek at Alzheimer’s disease risk
Amyloid plaques found in the retinas of eyes may be an indicator of similar plaques in…
Machine learning links material composition and performance in catalysts
In a finding that could help pave the way toward cleaner fuels and a more sustainable…
Steep rise in cardiac arrests associated with opioid use
A nationwide US study has shown that the rate of opioid-related cardiac arrests has steeply risen…
High-rate magnesium rechargeable batteries move one step closer to realization
Magnesium rechargeable batteries show immense promise for a greener future because of their energy density, safety,…