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Could the Signs of a Subterranean Explosion be confused with Seismic Signals from Earthquakes?
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…
Jigsaw Puzzles of Lava Flow reveal the mysteries of moving Continents
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…
Flood Risk in the Pacific Northwest is Growing
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…
Key Seabed Engineers include Chip Shop Fish
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…
New Pests and Diseases will limit Tree Growth in the UK
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…
Oceans are Warming Faster in Two Bands reaching around the Globe
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…
Coastal Waters’ Artificial Oxygen Supply – a Promising but Dangerous Idea
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…
Biological Particles may be Vital for Causing Heavy Rainfall
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…
Baloxavir taken once lowers the Spread of Influenza in the Home
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…
Bacteria that generate Electricity could drive Future Advancements
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…
Remaining Infection may be the Cause of Lyme Disease Syndrome after Treatment
Medical

Remaining Infection may be the Cause of Lyme Disease Syndrome after Treatment

Symptoms that persist long after Lyme disease is treated are not uncommon – a 2022 study found that 14% of patients who were diagnosed and…
Insect Biodiversity is Declining in the Tropics
Environment

Insect Biodiversity is Declining in the Tropics

A team of ecologists from The University of Hong Kong (HKU) are leading an international initiative to investigate the decline of insect populations in the…
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