New research near Uluru in Australia’s arid centre shows that rock structures formed deep within the ancient Gondwana supercontinent controlled the rupture pathways of one of Australia’s largest modern earthquakes.
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Scientists Aim Gene-Targeting Breakthrough Against COVID-19
A team of scientists from Stanford University is working with researchers at the Molecular Foundry, a nanoscience user facility located at the Department of Energy’s Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory (Berkeley Lab), to develop a gene-targeting, antiviral agent against COVID-19.
Ice Arch Persists Despite Warm Arctic
This natural gatekeeper, which prevents sea ice from exiting the Arctic Ocean and drifting southward into Baffin Bay, was still intact in late May 2020.
BGU Researcher Successfully Manipulates Cows’ Microbiome for First Time
BGU's Mizrahi Group has successfully manipulated a cow’s microbiome for the first time.
New 3D Mapping Technique Improves Landslide Hazard Prediction
Slow-moving landslides, places where the land creeps sluggishly downhill over long periods of time, are relatively stable — until they aren't.
Ocean Uptake of CO2 Could Drop as We Cut Carbon Emissions
Volcanic eruptions and human-caused changes to the atmosphere strongly influence the rate at which the ocean absorbs carbon dioxide, says a new study.