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New imagery solves thriller of why Mount St. Helens is out of line with different volcanoes

A few of the clearest, most complete pictures of the highest a number of miles of the Earth’s crust have helped scientists resolve the thriller of why Mount St. Helens is situated exterior the principle line of the Cascade Arc … Continue reading

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Iron-silica particles unlock a part of the thriller of Earth’s oxygenation

The oxygenation of Earth’s ambiance was thanks, partially, to iron and silica particles in historic seawater, in accordance with a brand new examine by geomicrobiologists. However these outcomes remedy solely a part of this historic thriller. Geology News — ScienceDaily

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Europium factors to new suspect in continental thriller

Clues from some uncommon Arizona rocks pointed scientists towards a discovery — a refined chemical signature in rocks the world over — that would reply a long-standing thriller: What stole the iron from Earth’s continents? Geology News — ScienceDaily

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Scientists reveals the mystery about the origin of gold

Scientists have shed new light on the origin of gold, one of the most intriguing mysteries for humankind since ancient times. Geology News — ScienceDaily

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Robot probes mystery of prehistoric sea creature’s swimming style

A new study has shed light on the swimming style of plesiosaurs by creating a robot to mimic its movements. Strange & Offbeat: Fossils & Ruins News — ScienceDaily

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Mystery of how first animals appeared on Earth solved

Research has solved the mystery of how the first animals appeared on Earth, a pivotal moment for the planet without which humans would not exist. Geology News — ScienceDaily

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Extinction mystery solved? Evidence suggests humans played a role in monkey’s demise in Jamaica

Radiocarbon dating of a fossilized leg bone from a Jamaican monkey called Xenothrix mcgregori suggests it may be the one of the most recent primate species anywhere in the world to become extinct, and it may solve a long-standing mystery … Continue reading

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High-pressure experiments solve meteorite mystery

With high-pressure experiments at DESY’s X-ray light source PETRA III and other facilities, a research team has solved a long standing riddle in the analysis of meteorites from Moon and Mars. The study can explain why different versions of silica … Continue reading

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How X-rays helped to solve mystery of floating rocks in the ocean

Experiments have helped scientists to solve a mystery of why some rocks can float for years in the ocean, traveling thousands of miles before sinking. Geology News — ScienceDaily

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Scientists Solve Mystery Behind Antarctica’s Blood Falls

Blood Falls in Antarctica Century-old mystery of Antarctica’s Blood Falls SOLVED When Antarctic explorers first discovered a cliff stained with blood-red water in 1911, they assumed that red-hued algae were responsible for the colour. The place quickly became known as … Continue reading

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