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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Volcanology
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Scientists engineer a way to layer materials to boost efficiency without interrupting manufacturing processes.
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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Volcanology
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Living in Geologic Time: Scientists dismantle the myths of Yellowstone.
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Hydrology, Cryosphere & Earth Surface
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Living in Geologic Time: Will desertification overtake Nevada’s half-million-year history of wetlands?
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Science Policy & Funding
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Living in Geologic Time: Regrowth and resiliency bring new accolades to one of the world’s oldest rivers.
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Climate Change
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Living in Geologic Time: How long will the cape keep its fist raised against the waves?
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Geology & Geophysics
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What Earth and space science stories stood out this year, and what are we looking forward to in 2021?
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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Volcanology
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A familiar geochemical technique shines a new spotlight on early hominin use of fire.
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Natural Hazards
![Small conifers grow along the edge of an open grassy meadow along the John Muir Trail.]()
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Living in Geologic Time: Backpacking through the past, present, and future of fire on the John Muir Trail.
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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Volcanology
![Four faces carved in granite stand above an apron of crushed rock overlooking state flags along the Avenue of Flags at Mount Rushmore National Memorial.]()
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Living in Geologic Time: How long will it take for erosion to erase Mount Rushmore?
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Geochemistry, Mineralogy, Volcanology
![Delicate Arch towers over visitors in Arches National Park, with the snow-capped La Sal Mountains in the distance.]()
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Living in Geologic Time: How long will Utah’s arches grace the red rock desert?
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