Geography
The Sun’s Heat influences Earth’s Seismic Activity
Seismology has revealed much of the basics about earthquakes: Tectonic plates move, causing strain energy to build up, and that energy eventually releases in the…
News
Environment
New Investigation on Natural Oil Leaks in the Deep Sea
What is the role of dissolved organic matter in the deep sea? In a study relating to this question, researchers have investigated the composition of…
Technology
Could the Signs of a Subterranean Explosion be confused with Seismic Signals from Earthquakes?
Could the seismic signal of an underground nuclear test explosion be “hidden” by the signal generated by a natural earthquake? It’s possible, according to a…
Geography
Jigsaw Puzzles of Lava Flow reveal the mysteries of moving Continents
Analysing lava flows that solidified and then broke apart over a massive crack in the Earth’s crust in Turkey has brought new insights into how…
Chemistry
Flood Risk in the Pacific Northwest is Growing
A powerful earthquake, combined with rising sea levels, could significantly increase flood risks in the Pacific Northwest, impacting thousands of residents and properties in northern…
Environment
Key Seabed Engineers include Chip Shop Fish
Many of the fish we eat play a key role in maintaining the seabed – and therefore our climate, new research shows. Convex Seascape Survey…
Environment
New Pests and Diseases will limit Tree Growth in the UK
The arrival of new plant pests and diseases is likely to severely damage UK trees and woodlands in the coming decades, new research shows. The…
Environment
Oceans are Warming Faster in Two Bands reaching around the Globe
The world’s oceans are heating faster in two bands stretching around the globe, one in the southern hemisphere and one in the north, according to…
Biology
Coastal Waters’ Artificial Oxygen Supply – a Promising but Dangerous Idea
Could the artificial introduction of oxygen revitalise dying coastal waters? While oxygenation approaches have already been proven successful in lakes, their potential side effects must…
Environment
Biological Particles may be Vital for Causing Heavy Rainfall
EPFL atmospheric and climate scientists show that biological particles may induce rain events that could contribute to flooding and snowstorms, owing to their ability to…
Medical
Baloxavir taken once lowers the Spread of Influenza in the Home
A landmark study published in The New England Journal of Medicine reveals that a single oral dose of baloxavir marboxil (baloxavir) significantly reduces the transmission of influenza…
Biology
Bacteria that generate Electricity could drive Future Advancements
A team led by Rice University bioscientist Caroline Ajo-Franklin has discovered how certain bacteria breathe by generating electricity, using a natural process that pushes electrons…
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