Deep-Sea Mining Operations Cause Marine Animals to Leave Areas Both Inside and Outside
Deep-sea mining refers to the extraction of valuable minerals and resources from the seabed in depths ranging from hundreds to thousands of meters below the…
Environment
Following a Marine Heatwave that Spreads Across the Pacific, Several Ecosystems are in Hot Water
Rising water temperatures are sweeping the world’s oceans, shattering records and posing a threat to marine life. Periods of abrupt ocean warming, in contrast to…
Plastic that Self-heals becomes Biodegradable
When subjected to particular conditions, such as heat, light, or other external stimuli, self-healing plastics have the potential to mend damage or cracks naturally. Chemists…
Giant Viruses With “Unimaginable” Properties Found in Massachusetts Soil
An “astounding” and “unexpected” array of enormous virus-like particles have been discovered in the soil of Harvard Forest, Massachusetts. They are not only unusually enormous…
The Public Favors Hydrogen and Biofuels for Decarbonizing Global Shipping
The shipping industry contributes significantly to greenhouse gas emissions, and governments, environmental organizations, and the general public have increased pressure to develop sustainable and low-carbon…
Toxic Heavy Metal
A toxic heavy metal is any relatively dense metal or metalloid with a high potential for toxicity, particularly in environmental circumstances. It refers to a…
Ancient Climatic Change explains the Disappearance of South African Lakes
New evidence indicating the presence of ancient lakes in some of South Africa’s most dry locations implies that Stone Age humans were more widespread than…
As it Sinks into the Sea, Plastic can Float Far from its Starting Point
Plastic waste that has been discarded or is drifting in the ocean can build up on the water’s surface and create floating islands of trash.…
How the Interaction of Life and Geology Created the Earth’s Nutrient-Rich Crust
Aquatic life in the oceans swiftly evolved 500 million years ago. In terms of geology, life evolved from simple, soft-bodied critters to complex multicellular organisms…
Fire Records Discovered in Sand Dunes by Scientists
The discovery of fire records embedded within sand dunes would be an intriguing archaeological discovery. According to a new study, sand dunes can serve as…
Measuring the Power of Ancient and Active Rivers beyond Earth’s Borders
Due to technological limitations and our distance from other celestial bodies, determining the strength of ancient and active rivers beyond Earth is a difficult task.…
A Prehistoric Temperature Reconstruction for a Few of North America’s Oldest Archaeological Sites
For hints about how Earth’s landscapes might change in response to a changing climate and for understanding into the migrations of human societies over time,…
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