A new study of the chemical components of rocks provides the clearest evidence to date of how Earth’s continents became and remained so stable — and the key ingredient is heat.
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The global drinking water supply is facing a new challenge: Tidal rivers are increasingly threatened by salinisation. These rivers are an important source of freshwater for many regions of the world. A new study now provides the first urgent warning of the consequences.
The "dolomite problem" has puzzled geologists for decades. A recent study seems to have shed light on how the mineral that gives its name to the famous mountains of the Italian Alps is formed. Here are some interesting facts about the enigmatic dolomite.
A Spanish study reveals that a calorie-reduced Mediterranean diet, paired with exercise and support, slashes type 2 diabetes risk by 31%. Researchers say this realistic plan could be a global game-changer.More information: Diets Rich in Omega-3 May Help Prevent Nearsightedness in Kids New Study Reveals
The LUX-ZEPLIN project, buried more than a kilometre deep in South Dakota, set new boundaries in the search for the enigmatic particles that make up most of the universe. Its results redefine the road to understanding dark matter.
What is plastic blindness, and how can we tackle it? New research explains why we underestimate how much plastic we throw away.
First large-scale, building-by-building assessment of long-term sea level rise on coastal infrastructure in global south published.
Astronomers spend countless hours going over large amounts of data to spot if an event recorded by a telescope was real or an artefact. In a major development. a regular AI model could do the job with high accuracy.
New research shows how genetic selection could help reduce greenhouse gas emissions, especially when it comes to rice.
Social media is rife is 'hacks' that can cure cancer by doing just one simple thing every day and no side effects. While we understand that these cures do not work, we want to believe in them. Scientists tell us why they manage to strike the right chord every time.
Cambridge researchers make huge strides in understanding the role of genes involved in breastfeeding disorders and postpartum breast cancer.
Huntington disease is a neurodegenerative condition that is fatal within two decades of its onset in adults. A one-time brain surgery combined with gene therapy could slow it down by 75 percent on an average.