Arthroplasty, the surgical replacement of joint surfaces with prosthetic implants, has significantly improved the quality of life for individuals suffering from joint-related disorders. However, concerns have…
Category: Earth
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252-Million-Year-Old Fossils Reveal Secrets of Triassic Life
A new review of Triassic fossils from Germany reveals rich tetrapod diversity and links to modern biodiversity and climate research. The Triassic period marks a crucial chapter in the evolution of life on Earth. Following one of the largest mass…
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90 Million at Risk: Scientists Warn of Looming Andean Water Crisis
Shrinking Andean glaciers threaten water supplies for 90 million people, with near-total ice loss possible by 2100 unless urgent climate action is taken. At the first-ever World Day for Glaciers, hosted by UNESCO in Paris on 21 March 2025,…
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Scientists Say Pollution May Be Masking True Extent of Climate Warming
Human-made aerosols cool the climate more than expected by altering cloud properties, revealing gaps in current climate models. An international study led by the University of Eastern Finland and the Finnish Meteorological Institute has shown…
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Arctic Ice Crumbles to Record Low at Winter’s Peak, NASA Warns
Arctic sea ice hit a historic low this winter, shrinking to the smallest extent ever recorded at its seasonal peak. NASA and the NSIDC revealed that warmer air, ocean temperatures, and persistent wind patterns have limited both the formation of…
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Reading the Sky: The Secret Science Behind Cloud Shapes and Weather Prediction
How Are Clouds’ Shapes Made? Explore the diverse world of cloud formations, from ground-level fog to high-flying cirrus clouds, and learn how these atmospheric features can help predict weather changes, including storms and tranquil conditions….
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Earth’s First Crust Was Continental – Long Before Plate Tectonics Began
New research suggests that Earth’s first crust, formed over 4.5 billion years ago, already carried the chemical traits we associate with modern continents. This means the telltale fingerprints of continental crust didn’t need plate tectonics to…
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Alien Chemistry Underground: Caves Offer Clues to Life on Jupiter’s Moons
Fluorescent cave minerals are helping scientists explore how life could survive in harsh places like Europa. Far beneath Earth’s surface, rock and mineral formations conceal a hidden brilliance. When illuminated with black light, the fossilized…
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5,700 Years of Storms Reveal a Brewing Caribbean Crisis
A 30-meter sediment core extracted from the “Great Blue Hole” in Belize offers the longest continuous record of storm frequency in the Atlantic. In the shallow waters of the Lighthouse Reef Atoll, located 80 kilometers (50 miles) off the…
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Study Examines Effects of Different Fertilizers and Environments on Hemp Crop Yield and Quality
A study published in the Journal of Cannabis Research investigated the combined effect of different fertilizer types (chemical and organic) on the yield and biochemical constituents of Cannabis sativa under…
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