A new stress map that reveals the forces acting on the planet’s crust will contribute to safer energy exploration, updated seismic hazard maps and improved knowledge about the Earth.
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A Zero-Emissions Boston Could Save 288 Lives and $2.4 Billion Annually
The City of Boston has set a goal of becoming carbon neutral by 2050, mainly by cutting emissions. But what if Boston eliminated all emissions now?
Researchers Identify Cells Likely Targeted By Covid-19 Virus
Researchers at MIT; the Ragon Institute of MGH, MIT, and Harvard; and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard; along with colleagues from around the world have identified specific types of cells that appear to be targets of the coronavirus that is causing the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Politics Of Leaving Fossil Fuels In The Ground
Scientists warn that we have approximately 30 years to eliminate our dependence on fossil fuels to avoid irreparable damage to our climate and the intensifying health impacts caused by climate breakdown.
Asteroid Visiting Earth’s Neighborhood Brings its Own Face Mask
The Arecibo Observatory in Puerto Rico is following an asteroid approaching Earth this week and while it poses no threat, it appears to know our planet is facing a pandemic.
Following The Insect Meltdown, Numbers Of Orb Web Spiders Have Drastically Declined
The abundance of large orb web spiders in the Swiss midland has declined drastically over the last 40 years.


