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Ever had that sinking feeling?

January 7, 2021
If you've found yourself wondering if you're sinking a little recently, that may be because you are - quite literally - according to a recent research review. If the observations...

Science priorities agreed for 2024 lunar exploration

December 9, 2020
Planetary processes and polar resource potential prioritised by lunar science team. Researchers predict that collaboration and complimentary skills across the Artemis III team will support the most compelling science possible...

New international carbon dating standard

August 13, 2020
Radiocarbon dating is set to become more accurate than ever after an international team of scientists improved the technique for assessing the age of historical objects.

Magma movements suggest long-term seismic risk for Northern Europe

June 11, 2020
Scientists have discovered new evidence for active volcanism next door to some of the most densely populated areas of Europe. The study 'crowd-sourced' GPS monitoring data from antennae across western...

Deep earthquake simulation may unravel geophysical mystery (video)

May 29, 2020
New computer modeling by Magali Billen, professor of earth and planetary sciences at UC Davis, offers new understanding of our planet's deepest earthquakes and could help unravel one of the...

Ice-free Arctic seas by 2050

April 23, 2020
Arctic sea-ice simulations suggest ice-free summers before 2050 despite rapidly reduced carbon emissions. Human impact will intensify the risk of cascading climate change consequences still further if emissions aren’t checked.

UK government withdraws fracking support

November 4, 2019
The government has withdrawn its support of fracking in England until further scientific evidence is provided that proves it can be carried out safely.

Deep Carbon Observatory quantifies carbon emissions

October 8, 2019
Humanity’s annual carbon emissions are between 40 to 100 times greater than all volcanic emissions, according to the Deep Carbon Observatory.

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