Scientists are discovering increasing numbers of planets in other galaxies that resemble our own. What gives them away? Expert Jérémy Leconte takes a look.
Astronomy
Oct 24, 2022
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The presence of ions affects the structure and dynamics of water on a multitude of length and time scales. New results from ultrafast spectroscopy and theoretical analyses show that the water environment of specific pairs ...
Analytical Chemistry
Oct 12, 2022
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As the highest region on Earth, the Tibetan Plateau engenders the most intriguing myths of Earth system science, provides the most water resources for human survival, and creates the most uncertain legacy for future generations.
Earth Sciences
Oct 11, 2022
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This is it, we have reached the bottom of the glacier. It is 327m under our feet. After drilling into the ice for six hours, our hot-water jet blasts into the sediment. The hose that connects it to the surface stops rolling ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 29, 2022
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An international team of researchers has revealed new evidence for the possible existence of liquid water beneath the south polar ice cap of Mars.
Astronomy
Sep 29, 2022
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Scientists have discovered how a chemical in the cells of marine organisms enables them to survive the high pressures found in the deep oceans.
Biochemistry
Sep 28, 2022
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There is water in many places on Mars, including most of both polar ice caps—all in the frozen form.
Astronomy
Sep 26, 2022
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What do clouds, televisions, pharmaceuticals, and even the dirt under our feet have in common? They all have or use crystals in some way. Crystals are more than just fancy gemstones. Clouds form when water vapor condenses ...
Condensed Matter
Sep 23, 2022
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Italian researchers have demonstrated experimentally for the first time that microorganisms can photosynthesize using the infrared-dominated light emitted by the most common type of star in the Milky Way. The results from ...
Astronomy
Sep 21, 2022
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Of all known planets, Earth is as friendly to life as any planet could possibly be—or is it? If Jupiter's orbit changes, a new study shows Earth could be more hospitable than it is today.
Astronomy
Sep 9, 2022
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