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Earth’s orbital modifications have influenced local weather, life types for a minimum of 215 million years
Each 405,000 years, gravitational tugs from Jupiter and Venus barely elongate Earth’s orbit, an amazingly constant sample that has influenced our planet’s local weather for a minimum of 215 million years and permits scientists to extra exactly date geological occasions … Continue reading
At Least 105 Killed as Powerful 7.1 Earthquake Strikes Central Mexico
People cleared the rubble of a damaged building in Mexico City after a major earthquake struck on Tuesday, the second to hit the country in less than two weeks. Credit Alfredo Estrella/Agence France-Presse — Getty Images A powerful 7.1-magnitude earthquake … Continue reading
Lunar dynamo’s lifetime extended by at least 1 billion years
Astronomers report that a lunar rock collected by NASA’s Apollo 15 mission exhibits signs that it formed 1 to 2.5 billion years ago in the presence of a relatively weak magnetic field of about 5 microtesla. That’s around 10 times … Continue reading
Westerly winds have blown across central Asia for at least 42 million years
The winds that gust across the Tibetan Plateau have done so for far longer than previously believed, showing they are resilient to the formation of mountains and changes in carbon dioxide and temperature. Geology News — ScienceDaily
Monkeys in Brazil ‘have used stone tools for hundreds of years at least’
New archaeological evidence suggests that Brazilian capuchins have been using stone tools to crack open cashew nuts for at least 700 years. Researchers say, to date, they have found the earliest archaeological examples of monkey tool use outside of Africa. … Continue reading
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hematitehearts: Fluorite This piece has the least color of…
hematitehearts: Fluorite This piece has the least color of any fluorite in this update, and yet I cannot take my eyes off of it. It has a mesmerizing complexity, and is highly unusual for this district. It looks more like … Continue reading
Early farmers exploited beehive products at least 8,500 years ago
Humans have been exploiting bees as far back as the Stone Age, according to new research. Paleontology News — ScienceDaily
mineraliety: The best gifts are ones given when you least…
mineraliety: The best gifts are ones given when you least expect it. It makes me so happy my pal Rachel (www.instagram.com/rachwynne)?thought of me while thrifting and knew I?d treasure this thoughtful field guide #book! ////////? www.mineraliety.com mineralia
Polar vortex of bitter cold in U.S. kills at least 21
IMG title=”” alt=”” src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/wpid-c6f736652b68edfdea60994a2f52df5b.jpg” IMG class=hide alt=”Polar vortex of bitter cold in U.S. kills at least 21″ src=”http://www.mineralfossil.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/01/wpid-c6f736652b68edfdea60994a2f52df5b.jpg” (ANSA) – New York, January 8 – At least 21 people have died from the freezing cold weather affecting most of the … Continue reading
Italy collected the least taxes in Europe this year
(ANSA) – Rome, October 15 – Italy collected the least tax revenue in Europe in the first eight months of 2013, a report by the Italian ministry of economics showed Tuesday. While tax revenue rose in France (+8.4%), Portugal (+6.3%), … Continue reading