In places where concentrations of the precious metal have been discovered, mining operations are large enough to be seen from space.
Gold Mining in Russia’s Central Aldan Ore District
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Mysterious Magnetic Fossils Offer Past Climate Clues
Magnetofossils can tell us a lot about the conditions of the ocean during rapid warming of the past.
Virtual Conference CO2 Emissions Quantified in New Study
The virtual conferencing that has replaced large, in-person gatherings in the age of COVID-19 represents a drastic reduction in carbon emissions, but those online meetings still come with their own environmental costs, new research from the University of Michigan shows.
Controls Needed to Stop Zebra Mussels Invading Great Britain
New research by Swansea University scientists found that boat ramps facilitate the dispersal of the highly invasive zebra mussel (Dreissena polymorpha).
