A new attempt to predict earthquakes with the aid of artificial intelligence has raised hopes that the technology could one day be used to limit earthquakes’ impact on lives and economies.
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Bumblebees Drop to Shake Off Asian Hornets
Bumblebees have a remarkably successful method for fighting off Asian hornets, new research shows.
New Research Finds That Ancient Carbon in Rocks Releases as Much Carbon Dioxide as the World’s Volcanoes
A new study led by the University of Oxford has overturned the view that natural rock weathering acts as a CO2 sink, indicating instead that this can also act as a large CO2 source, rivalling that of volcanoes.
NASA’s Hubble Finds Bizarre Explosion in Unexpected Place
A very rare, strange burst of extraordinarily bright light in the universe just got even stranger – thanks to the eagle-eye of NASA's Hubble Space Telescope.
Plants Could Make Air Pollution Worse on a Warming Planet
Trees including oak and poplar will emit more isoprene — a compound that worsens air pollution — as global temperatures rise, according to new MSU research.
Climate Intervention Technologies May Create Winners and Losers in World Food Supply
Analysis by Rutgers scientists shows future techniques limiting global climate change may create uneven benefits, forcing difficult decisions worldwide.