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A new way to visualize Earth

As the state geologist for Arizona, Lee Allison knows granite from sandstone, a syncline from an anticline. But he has lacked the ability to look through rocks to visualize the inner workings of the Earth.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Feb 17, 2012 | popularity 4 / 5 (1) | comments 1

Boost to UK geothermal energy prospects

(PhysOrg.com) -- Geothermal energy in the UK is a step closer to reality after exploratory drilling by experts at Newcastle University revealed record levels of permeability in granite.

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

created Feb 24, 2010 | popularity 4 / 5 (5) | comments 2