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How slick water and black shale in fracking mix to supply radioactive waste
Research explains how radioactive radium transfers to wastewater within the widely-used methodology to extract oil and fuel. Geology News — ScienceDaily
gorgeousgeology: Shale is a fine-grained, clastic sedimentary…
gorgeousgeology: Shale is a fine-grained, clastic sedimentary rock composed of mud that is a mix of flakes of clay minerals and tiny fragments (silt-sized particles) of other minerals, especially quartz and calcite. The ratio of clay to other minerals is … Continue reading
Ancient anthropod with gnarly claws discovered in Burgess Shale
Researchers in Canada have found a new species that points to how modern species like millipedes, crabs, insects and others came to be. They have named the creature they discovered Tokummia katalepsis (artist’s impression pictured). This specimen of Tokummia katalepsis … Continue reading
Burgess Shale fossil site gives up oldest evidence of brood care
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Burgess Shale fossil site gives up oldest evidence of brood care
Researchers have discovered the oldest direct evidence of brood care, with the identification of eggs containing preserved embryos in fossils of the 508-million-year-old Waptia fieldensis. Recent analysis of specimens of the shrimp-like creature found in the renowned Canadian Burgess Shale … Continue reading
Italy won’t exploit shale gas says ministry
(ANSA) – Rome, November 5 – Italy is not planning to exploit any shale-gas deposits, the economy ministry said Tuesday, denying earlier reports. Industry Minister Flavio Zanonato said the national energy industry would focus on boosting traditional oil and gas … Continue reading