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Aftershock-like Behavior is produced in Earthquake Lab Experiments
Geology

Aftershock-like Behavior is produced in Earthquake Lab Experiments

Earthquakes are notoriously difficult to predict, as are the usually less-severe aftershocks that frequently follow a major seismic event. Greg McLaskey ’05, associate professor of…
A Previously Unknown Galaxy has Been Discovered to be a Window Into the Past of the Universe
Astronomy

A Previously Unknown Galaxy has Been Discovered to be a Window Into the Past of the Universe

NASA has finally gained enough visual access to a nearby galaxy known as Peekaboo, which has been long hidden behind a star, to learn that…
Finally, a Reason for the Strange Magnetic Anomalies on the Moon
Astronomy

Finally, a Reason for the Strange Magnetic Anomalies on the Moon

The Moon is small, frozen, and silent, but its dusty surface is covered in a startling distribution of magnetic fingerprints, not all of which are…
A Low-cost Sensor Measures River Levels
Technology

A Low-cost Sensor Measures River Levels

Researchers have developed a method for monitoring river water levels around the clock. The low-cost sensor, for example, is appropriate for area-wide flood warning systems.…
Microbes are Crucial to the Nitrogen Cycle in Soil
Environmental Science

Microbes are Crucial to the Nitrogen Cycle in Soil

Microorganisms play critical roles in the nitrogen cycles of various ecosystems. A greater diversity of microorganisms than previously thought is involved in the nitrogen cycle,…
Transparent Earth-like Compounds offer a glimpse into the Ecosystem of the Soil
Environmental Science

Transparent Earth-like Compounds offer a glimpse into the Ecosystem of the Soil

Transparent soil, which has recently been developed, could help shed light on the hidden world of plant roots. The new material, created by biologists, chemists,…
Launches of the Huawei Tripod Selfie Stick Pro And Smart Body Fat Scale 3
Technology

Launches of the Huawei Tripod Selfie Stick Pro And Smart Body Fat Scale 3

In order to provide a larger range of services, Huawei has recently increased the number of products it offers. The company’s business has become more…
Aliens Will Be Sought Out Among Over 1 Million New Stars
Astronomy

Aliens Will Be Sought Out Among Over 1 Million New Stars

There will soon be a significant expansion of the quest for an alien civilization. The MeerKAT observatory in South Africa and the Breakthrough Listen organization…
Why Freezing the Arctic Again is Much more Logical Than it Seems
Environmental Science

Why Freezing the Arctic Again is Much more Logical Than it Seems

I’ve grown accustomed to the puzzled looks and occasionally less polite reactions of TV news anchors when I advise refreezing the Arctic. However, this skepticism…
Cyprus Turtles rely on the Egyptian Lagoon
Plants and Animals

Cyprus Turtles rely on the Egyptian Lagoon

Female turtles that lay eggs at key rookeries in Cyprus prefer to forage in Lake Bardawil in Egypt, according to researchers. Lake Bardawil, located on…
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