Below the San Diego coastline's pristine horizon lies a parallel world more akin to an ethereal rain forest than the sun-soaked scenery above. The region's underwater kelp forests are home to an incredibly diverse population ...
Ecology
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Mount Baldy, a sand dune in Indiana Dunes National Lakeshore, may appear to be no more than an innocent pile of sand grains speckled with vegetation, but the rolling slopes hide narrow, deep holes, which are evidence of entombed ...
Space Exploration
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The carbon cycle is central to life on Earth. It describes how carbon flows between living organisms, and the ocean, atmosphere and rock of our planet, and is driven by the energy from our sun.
Astronomy
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News of any terrible air accident, such as the recent crash of a Russian plane in Egypt that killed 224 people, instantly raises questions about aircraft safety and the threat of terrorism. But until the facts are known, ...
Engineering
Nov 3, 2015
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The class of materials known as soft matter—which includes everything from mayonnaise to molten plastic—is the subject of the inaugural lecture by Michael Cates, Cambridge's Lucasian Professor of Mathematics.
Condensed Matter
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With the intensifying drought in California, the state has accelerated the construction of desalination plants. Yet due to high construction and operating costs, as well as environmental concerns, we're not likely to see ...
Nanomaterials
Nov 3, 2015
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As we celebrate the Melbourne Cup today with our drinks and nibbles, it's worth a passing glance at the way we nourish our champions of the turf.
Plants & Animals
Nov 3, 2015
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For decades, conservation-minded homeowners have invested in programmable thermostats, which typically come with thick manuals showing how to use a dizzying array of buttons and settings aimed at saving money on heating and ...
Energy & Green Tech
Nov 3, 2015
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Can big data improve how electricity is produced, delivered and consumed in the Northeastern United States?
Computer Sciences
Nov 3, 2015
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A team of NASA and university scientists has developed a new way to use satellite measurements to track changes in Atlantic Ocean currents, which are a driving force in global climate. The finding opens a path to better monitoring ...
Earth Sciences
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