In July 2024, a 7.4-magnitude earthquake struck Calama, Chile, damaging buildings and causing power outages.
Researchers Discover Mechanism That Can Ramp Up Magnitude of Certain Earthquakes
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Responding to the Climate Impact of Generative AI
The energy demands of generative AI are expected to continue increasing dramatically over the next decade.
Nature Vs. Pests: Hawaiʻi’s Biocontrol Attack Against Invasives Yields Benefits
Hawaiʻi’s ecosystems and agriculture face growing threats from invasive species, with about 20 new insects and 100 new plants arriving each year, undermining the islands’ ecological, cultural and economic foundations.
Scientists Successfully Recreate Wildfire-Induced Thunderstorms in Earth System Models for the First Time
The breakthrough enhances scientific understanding of the dangerous storms and their long-term impacts on the climate.
Tiny Explosions, Soft Materials Make Onscreen Braille More Robust
From texting on a smart phone to ordering train tickets at a kiosk, touch screens are ubiquitous and, in most cases, relatively reliable.
Natural Antimicrobial Drugs Found in Pollen Could Help Us Protect Bee Colonies From Infection
Researchers have shown that pollen collected by honeybees contains Streptomyces bacteria that are endophytes, symbionts living inside plant tissue.
