Pyrrhotite causes cracks in concrete. But research on how widespread the issue might be has only scratched the surface.
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¿Qué tan líquida es esa lava?
Un nuevo dispositivo ayuda a los científicos a medir la viscosidad de la lava durante los derrames activos.
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Thanh Huong “Helen” Nguyen: Chasing Down Pathogens
An environmental engineer addresses some of public health’s biggest problems.
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Reactive Barriers Could Keep Nitrate out of the Atlantic
Microbes in mulch scrub nitrate from groundwater before it flows to the sea.
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How Liquid Is That Lava?
A new device helps scientists measure lava viscosity during active flows.
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Weather and Watershed Forecasting Make for Dam Smart Water Use
Using weather forecasts in reservoir management improves decisions about water supplies. Now researchers are studying the hydrology around reservoirs to help apply this strategy nationwide.
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La extracción de agua subterránea está causando el hundimiento de la CDMX
Investigadores aseguran que saber cuánta agua está siendo extraída es crucial para resolver la crisis de infraestructura y de abastecimiento de agua en la capital.
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Low-Tech, Energy-Free Tool Collects and Cleans Fog Water
A new fog harvester could benefit communities that lack access to clean freshwater.
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Underground Heat Could Be a Problem, or a Perk, for Chicago Buildings
Heat released by old and inefficient Chicago buildings could, if harnessed, be an energy solution.
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Christopher Kyba: Luck in Light Pollution
A series of serendipitous encounters shaped Kyba’s path from particle physicist to dark sky defender.