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Antarctic Sea Ice Sees Record Low Growth
Antarctic sea ice reached its lowest maximum extent on record on Sept. 10 at a time when the ice cover should have been growing at a much faster pace during the darkest and coldest months.
Tree Rings Reveal a New Kind of Earthquake Threat to the Pacific Northwest
The findings from new research, led by University of Arizona dendrochronologist Bryan Black, could have implications for seismic preparedness measures in the region.
It's Easier to Get Valuable Metals From Battery Waste if You ‘Flash’ it
Demand for valuable metals needed in batteries is poised to grow over the coming decades in step with the growth of clean energy technologies, and the best place to source them may be by recycling spent batteries.
How an Audience Changes a Songbird’s Brain
His mind might have been set on finding water or on perfecting a song he learned as a chick from his dad.
Wind and Solar Power Could Significantly Exceed Britain’s Energy Needs
Wind and solar can provide significantly more energy than the highest energy demand forecasts for 2050 and nearly ten times current electricity demand (299 TWh/year).
