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A new study shows that sunlight transforms oil spills on the ocean surface more quickly and significantly than previously thought, limiting the effectiveness of chemical dispersants that break up floating oil. A research team funded by the National Science Foundation…
Researchers have found that liquid has structure in certain circumstances, and that this structure significantly influences the mysterious and complex formation of metallic glasses. Moldable like plastic but strong like metal, metallic glasses are a relatively new class of materials…
The brightest area on Ceres, located in the mysterious Occator Crater, has the highest concentration of carbonate minerals ever seen outside Earth, according to a new study from scientists on NASA’s Dawn mission. The study, published online in the journal…
On the prospect of falling in love, American songwriter and composer Cole Porter once reasoned, in one of his more famous songs, ‘Birds do it, bees do it, even educated fleas do it. Let’s do it. Let’s fall…
When people think of the Arctic, snow, ice and polar bears come to mind. Trees? Not so much. At least not yet. A new NASA-led study using data from the Arctic Boreal Vulnerability Experiment (ABoVE)shows that carbon in Alaska’s North Slope…
Climate change could speed the natural regrowth of forests on undeveloped or abandoned land in the eastern U.S., according to a new study. If left to nature’s own devices, a field of weeds and grasses over time will be replaced by…
Researchers from the University of Hawai‘i at Hilo have been hard at work collecting data at the current Kīlauea eruption on Hawai‘i Island. As the lava continues to flow, UH Hilo professors, scientists and students are providing valuable expertise and resources…
THE £6.5billion crowdfunding boom is facing a clampdown amid fears about the investments it offers. Crowdfunders have helped grow some of Britain’s most promising businesses while banks have been reluctant to lend. Crowdfunders have helped grow promising British businesses like…
Amazon Go has reportedly found its New York home across the street from the World Trade Center. The cashierless store, which the e-commerce giant last month confirmed would be coming to the Big Apple, will be in Brookfield Place,…
TALKTALK is the most complained-about broadband and landline provider, a watchdog reveals. The firm had 29 gripes per 100,000 internet users from January to March, Ofcom said. It had 20 per 100,000 for landline. TalkTalk is the most complained-about broadband…