New research considers what lies below the moon's surface
A new study by geologists in Canada and the United States suggests a repository of precious metals may be locked deep below the moon's surface.
A new study by geologists in Canada and the United States suggests a repository of precious metals may be locked deep below the moon's surface.
Space Exploration
Sep 2, 2019
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On one of my first field trips as a young student, searching in sweltering September heat for banksia trees in the bush around Sydney, my eye was caught by a flash of remarkable crimson. Trudging over the red dust, we saw ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 2, 2019
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In Northern Ireland, Catholics and Protestants are frequently segregated, with some neighborhoods divided by barbed wire fences, reflecting deep historical conflicts between the faiths.
Social Sciences
Sep 2, 2019
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Astronomers from Italy and Spain have detected a new blazar by analyzing data from two astronomical surveys. The newly found object, designated DESJ014132.4-542749.9, turns out to be an extremely X-ray-weak blazar at high ...
Returning our old clothes to big fashion chains—rather than taking them to charity stores—could make fast fashion companies pay for their waste and fuel vital recycling research. Even better if we all do it at once.
Economics & Business
Sep 2, 2019
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A team of researchers from Zhejiang University and Xiamen University has found a way to repair human tooth enamel. In their paper published in the journal Science Advances, the group describes their process and how well it ...
Because I conduct research about reading, parents often ask me the same question: "What can I do to help my child become a better reader?"
Education
Sep 2, 2019
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Being rooted in one place gives plants the stability they need to grow and thrive. But as the Amazon fires show, that can quickly turn into a deadly disadvantage. Without any means of escape, it would seem that plants are ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 2, 2019
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Is climate change making spiders more aggressive? A recent scientific study suggests so, as the researchers link aggressiveness to tropical cyclones, events that are expected to become more frequent and powerful with climate ...
Plants & Animals
Sep 2, 2019
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A high pressure system is pulling Dorian away from mainland Florida, but its affects will still be felt along the coast.
Environment
Sep 2, 2019
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