Tiny particles such as ice crystals or ash particles tend to oscillate as they settle through the atmosphere.
Wobbling Particles in the Sky
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Major Climate Benefits with Electric Aircraft
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The first day of 2024 brought catastrophe to parts of Japan. At 4:10 p.m. Japan Standard Time (07:10 Universal Time), the land on the Noto Peninsula in northwestern Honshu began to lurch, shaking violently for about 50 seconds.
U-M ‘Catalyst Grants’ Address Climate Resilience, Sustainability
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