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Fairy Circles: Plant Water Stress Causes Namibia’s Gaps in Grass

Namibia's legendary fairy circles are mysterious, circular, bald patches in the dry grasslands on the edge of the Namib Desert.

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There Are Large Accumulations of Plastics in the Ocean, Even Outside So-Called Garbage Patch

When plastic ends up in the ocean, it gradually weathers and disintegrates into small particles. 

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Sea Surface Temperature Research Provides Clear Evidence of Human-Caused Climate Change

Claims that climate change is natural are inconsistent with new oceanic temperature trends, signal associated with human activities.

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Quantum Tornado Provides Gateway to Understanding Black Holes

Scientists have for the first time created a giant quantum vortex to mimic a black hole in superfluid helium that has allowed them to see in greater detail how analogue black holes behave and interact with their surroundings.

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The Heat Index — How Hot It Feels — Is Rising Faster Than Temperature

Texans have long endured scorching summer temperatures, so a global warming increase of about 3 degrees Fahrenheit (1.5 Celsius) might not sound like much to worry about.

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Transforming Wood Waste for Sustainable Manufacturing

Lignin, a complex organic polymer, is one of the main components of wood, providing structural support and rigidity to make trees strong enough to withstand the elements. 

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SWOT Satellite Catches Coastal Flooding During California Storms

Operated by NASA and the French space agency, the Surface Water and Ocean Topography mission provides a new view of water on land, at the coast, and in the ocean.

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Cleaning up Environmental Contaminants With Quantum Dot Technology

The 2023 Nobel Prize in Chemistry was focused on quantum dots — objects so tiny, they’re controlled by the strange and complex rules of quantum physics. 

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Experts Warn Climate Change Will Fuel Spread of Infectious Diseases

A team of infectious diseases experts is calling for more awareness and preparedness in the medical field to deal with the impact of climate change on the spread of diseases.

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