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August 9, 2024
Geochemistry, Geology, Geophysics

Record-breaking recovery of rocks that originated in Earth’s mantle could reveal secrets of planet’s history

Scientists have recovered the first long section of rocks that originated in the Earth’s mantle, the layer below the crust and the planet’s largest component. The rocks will help...

August 5, 2024
Geochemistry, Geology, Geophysics

Greenland fossil discovery reveals increased risk of sea-level catastrophe

Seeds, twigs, and insect parts found under two miles of ice confirm Greenland’s ice sheet melted in the recent past, the first direct evidence that the center — not...

August 5, 2024
Geochemistry, Geology, Geophysics

New model refutes leading theory on how Earth’s continents formed

Computational modeling shows that plate tectonics weren’t necessary for early continents.

August 3, 2024
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The Fantastic 5

New wine in a new bottle, the BMW 5 Series is now available in a long-wheelbase version only

August 3, 2024
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Back to basics

The 2024 Renault Kwid doesn’t need to reinvent the wheel to find buyers

August 2, 2024
Geochemistry, Geology, Geophysics

How the rising earth in Antarctica will impact future sea level rise

The rising earth beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet will likely become a major factor in future sea level rise, a new study suggests.

August 2, 2024
Geochemistry, Geology, Geophysics

Link between global warming and rising sea levels

A new study suggests that Earth’s natural forces could substantially reduce Antarctica’s impact on rising sea levels, but only if carbon emissions are swiftly reduced in the coming decades....

July 31, 2024
Geochemistry, Geology, Geophysics

Recent volcanic ‘fires’ in Iceland triggered by storage and melting in crust

Scientists have detected geochemical signatures of magma pooling and melting beneath the subsurface during the ‘Fagradalsfjall Fires’, that began on Iceland’s Reykjanes peninsula in 2021. Samples show that the...

July 29, 2024
Geochemistry, Geology, Geophysics

A blue miracle: How sapphires formed in volcanoes

Sapphires are among the most precious gems, yet they consist solely of chemically ‘contaminated’ aluminum oxide, or corundum. It is widely assumed that these crystals with their characteristically blue...

July 27, 2024
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Nissan’s new weapon

The Nissan X-Trail returns as a front-wheel-drive, turbo-petrol-engined SUV