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Shining gentle on historical international warming

The affect of world warming on shallow marine life roughly 56 million years in the past is the topic of a big, new article. Researchers have now addressed the consequences of the Paleocene-Eocene Thermal Most (PETM) — a comparatively temporary … Continue reading

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Reconstruction of underwater avalanche sheds mild on geohazards that threaten underwater telecommunication cables

Researchers have reconstructed the 1929 Grand Banks underwater avalanche to higher perceive these frequent geohazards, which threaten crucial seafloor infrastructure. Geology News — ScienceDaily

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New lineage of microbes dwelling in Yellowstone sheds mild on origin of life

Scientists have discovered a brand new lineage of microbes dwelling in Yellowstone Nationwide Park’s thermal options that sheds mild on the origin of life, the evolution of archaeal life and the significance of iron in youth. Geology News — ScienceDaily

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Photosynthetic protein construction that harvests and traps infrared mild

Scientists have solved the construction of a photosynthetic protein to disclose the way it converts near-infrared mild into cost. The brand new examine offers a pioneering perception into the effectivity and limits of the life-giving course of, photosynthesis. Geology News … Continue reading

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Unique metal artifacts from Iron Age settlement shed new light on prehistoric feasting

Prehistoric cauldrons, ancient sword and assorted metalwork among nationally significant findings just discovered by archaeologists at Glenfield Park, Leicestershire. Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News — ScienceDaily

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World’s longest sauropod dinosaur trackway brought to light

In 2009, the world’s largest dinosaur tracks were discovered in the French village of Plagne, in the Jura Mountains. Since then, a series of excavations at the site has uncovered other tracks, sprawling over more than 150 meters. They form … Continue reading

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Shedding New Light On Early Turquoise Mining In Southwest US

turquoise nuggets FROM Dyer Blue Mine, Nevada Turquoise is an icon of the desert Southwest, with enduring cultural significance, especially for Native American communities. Yet, relatively little is known about the early history of turquoise procurement and exchange in the … Continue reading

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Fanged kangaroo research could shed light on extinction

Fanged kangaroos — an extinct family of small fanged Australian kangaroos — might have survived at least five million years longer than previously thought. A new study has found the species might have competed for resources with ancestors of modern … Continue reading

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Paleogenomic analysis sheds light on Easter Island mysteries

New paleogenomic research appears to rule out the likelihood that inhabitants of Easter Island intermixed with South Americans prior to the arrival of Europeans on the island in 1722. Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News — ScienceDaily

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New light shed on Earth’s history

New research suggests that hydrogen, oxygen, water and carbon dioxide are being generated in the earth’s mantle hundreds of kilometers below the earth’s surface. Geology News — ScienceDaily

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