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A Pirate River May Be Giving Mount Everest a Boost
Rapid erosion can cause mountains to rise—even the world’s tallest peak.
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Encuentran contaminación por cobre de 5,000 años de antigüedad cerca de las pirámides
Una nueva investigación geoarqueológica demuestra que la metalurgia en el antiguo Egipto provocó una importante contaminación en un puerto cercano.
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These Five Craters May Have Birthed a Third of Martian Meteorites
Researchers have homed in on five craters on the Red Planet that are the likely sources of Martian meteorites.
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Black Carbon from Wildfire Smoke Can Double Warming Effects
The findings could help climate models be more accurate about warming projections.
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Model Suggests Undersea Mountains Help Mix the Global Ocean
Seamounts may play a significant role in ocean turbulence and the upwelling of deep waters.
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The Dirt on Biocrusts: Why Scientists Are Working to Save Earth’s Living Skin
Think twice before stepping on that crunchy top layer of soil. It may be a vital ecosystem—one that you can help protect.