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Transitioning from Coal: Monitoring the Industrial Revolution’s Origin Country’s Swift Shift

The closure of the Ratcliffe-on-Soar power plant marks a significant milestone in the UK's journey towards zero-carbon power and the end of its long history of burning coal for electricity. This closure makes the...
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Predicting Hurricane Growth: The Key to Accurate Storm Forecasting

Meteorologists are constantly on the lookout for signs that a storm could develop into a dangerous hurricane. By using new techniques and advanced technology, forecasters are now able to detect these early warning signs...
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Unlocking the Key to Joro Spiders’ Success: Their Cool Composure

Joro spiders are making themselves at home in the eastern United States, with their ability to construct large webs in urban and suburban areas. Despite their intimidating appearance, these spiders have a unique ability...
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Puzzling Ice Streaks Across Antarctic Sea: Earth’s View from Space

Satellite images recently captured a fascinating sight in Antarctica - wispy streaks of ice forming on the Antarctic Ocean between a patch of sea ice and the Ronne Ice Shelf. The streaks, made of...
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Uncovering the Quantum Origins of the Greenhouse Effect

In 1896, a scientist named Svante Arrhenius discovered that carbon dioxide (CO2) traps heat in the Earth's atmosphere, causing the greenhouse effect. This means that every time the concentration of CO2 doubles in the...
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Ancient Poppy Seeds and Willow Wood: Clues to Ice Sheet’s Last Meltdown

When we first looked at the soil sample under the microscope, we saw bits of organic material. We found a tiny poppy seed, the eye of an insect, broken willow twigs, and spikemoss spores....
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Unveiling the First Map of Antarctica’s Green Space: Key Findings and Implications

Antarctica is a place of extremes, with harsh living conditions that challenge even the most resilient organisms. The recent discovery of green vegetation across the continent is a sign of changing times, as warmer...
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Understanding Squall Line Tornadoes: Forecast Challenges and Dangers

Meteorologist Thea Sandmael was on a mission to track down a specific type of tornado known as a squall line tornado. Unlike the more common supercell tornadoes, squall line tornadoes develop along long rows...
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Amazon Rainforest Soil: Potential for Billions of Tonnes of Carbon Storage

The Amazon rainforest is known for its rich and fertile soil, especially the nutrient-rich "dark earth" soil that has been cultivated by Indigenous communities for centuries. A recent study has found that this special...
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Unveiling the Quantum Origin of the Greenhouse Effect

In 1896, the Swedish physicist Svante Arrhenius discovered that carbon dioxide (CO2) traps heat in Earth's atmosphere, leading to the greenhouse effect. Modern climate models have confirmed his findings, showing that every time the...

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