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Measuring a crucial mineral in the mantle
New research resolves 40 years of debate about the strength of olivine, the most abundant mineral in the Earth’s mantle. Measuring the strength of olivine is critical to understanding how strong tectonic plates are, which, in turn, matters to how … Continue reading
Nickel Is Crucial for Earth’s Magnetic Field
Earth creates its own magnetic field, suggests new research. Scientists are changing our idea of the Earth’s magnetic field: iron alone cannot explain the concept of the geodynamo It only takes a simple compass to demonstrate that Earth has a … Continue reading
Nickel is crucial for Earth’s magnetic field
Earth’s hot core, consisting mainly of iron, is responsible for the ‘dynamo effect,’ which creates a magnetic field. But with iron alone, this effect cannot be explained. A team of researchers has shown that the theory of the geodynamo has … Continue reading
When corals met algae: Symbiotic relationship crucial to reef survival dates to the Triassic
The mutually beneficial relationship between algae and modern corals — which provides algae with shelter, gives coral reefs their colors and supplies both organisms with nutrients — began more than 210 million years ago, according to a new study by … Continue reading
European growth, jobs for youth crucial, says Obama
(ANSA) – Rome, October 17 – The “importance of European growth,” dealing with youth unemployment and developing a “strong growth agenda” were key topics during talks Thursday with Premier Enrico Letta, said United States President Barack Obama. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED