A skeleton crew braves the first research cruise since the pandemic began.
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The Closest Black Hole Is 1,000 Light-Years Away
An unseen object—probably a black hole—orbits with two normal stars in our cosmic neighborhood.
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Pollution Spikes in Chile Tied to Soccer Fans’ Barbecuing
In Santiago, mysterious pollution spikes—tenfold above normal levels—occur during televised soccer matches and are caused by tens of thousands of barbecues, new results reveal.
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Are We Seeing a New Ocean Starting to Form in Africa?
Although shallow magma storage at Erta Ale volcano hints at a rift-to-ridge transition, the tectonic future of the Afar region is far from certain.
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This Week: We Thank Our Teachers
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week, so we’re thanking the educators who inspired and challenged us. #ThankATeacher!
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Geoscience Societies Commit to Tackling Global Challenges
As Europe’s premiere geoscience conference kicks off online, leading Earth and space societies restate their commitments in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic.
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El Sistema de Canales Preincaicos Usa Laderas Como Esponjas para Almacenar Agua
Así se preparan para un futuro más seco en la costa occidental de Perú, los investigadores están recurriendo a técnicas del pasado.
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Shedding New Light on the Nitrogen Cycle in the Dark Ocean
Researchers find that the key players in nitrification may already be known.
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Unprecedented Clear Skies Drove Remarkable Melting in Greenland
Scientists are concerned that current climate models do not fully account for the impact of atmospheric conditions on the Greenland Ice Sheet and, consequently, may dramatically underestimate melting.
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Great Lakes Cities’ Sewer Designs Mean Waste in the Waters
In older cities, a single system of pipes may transport sewage and stormwater runoff. As the climate crisis brings more intense storms, urban areas like Toronto are overhauling their drainage systems.