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Mysterious Polynya: Scientists Finally Explain Huge Hole in Antarctic Sea Ice

A recent study explains the formation of a large Antarctic sea ice opening by detailing the oceanic and atmospheric interactions that caused it. Researchers have...
Reassuring Findings: COVID-19’s Impact on Child Development More Subtle Than Expected

Researchers at Johns Hopkins Children’s Center express that the study results offer a sense of reassurance, instilling “guarded optimism” regarding the developmental outcomes of young...
Neutron Scattering: Unlocking the Secrets of Safer, More Powerful Lithium Batteries

A new technique utilizing neutron scattering has revolutionized lithium battery design, promising safer and more efficient batteries. An international team of scientists found a way...
Reimagining Carbon: A New Roadmap to a Zero-Emissions Future

A holistic approach to reach net-zero carbon emissions throughout the economy. A key strategy for reaching net-zero carbon emissions involves transitioning significant sectors of the...
NASA’s Curiosity Rover Uncovers Signs of an Earth-Like Environment on Ancient Mars

Manganese-rich sandstones discovered by NASA’s Curiosity rover indicate there were once habitable conditions in the Gale Crater on Mars. A research team using the ChemCam...