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New way to find geothermal energy

Posted on June 19, 2025June 19, 2025 by Sciworthy

Scientists used an exploration approach developed by the oil industry to track down geothermal energy sources.

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    Methane-munching microbes modify the seafloor

    Posted on June 16, 2025May 29, 2025 by Sciworthy

    Researchers showed that methane-eating bacteria acidify their surroundings and dissolve carbonate rocks on the seafloor.

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      Most river water comes from the ground

      Posted on June 9, 2025May 16, 2025 by Sciworthy

      Hydrologists incorporated ground and surface water flow data into Earth System models. They used these models to estimate that nearly 60% of…

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        Natural materials to support green energy

        Posted on June 5, 2025June 5, 2025 by Sciworthy

        Scientists recycled discarded eggshells to capture rare earth elements used in green energy technology.

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          How did Venus’s Ishtar highlands form?

          Posted on May 26, 2025May 22, 2025 by Sciworthy

          Researchers modeled tectonic and magmatic processes on Venus. They determined that its highlands formed when molten rock rose, melting its…

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            How complex plants reshaped the oceans

            Posted on May 15, 2025May 7, 2025 by Sciworthy

            Researchers found that when complex plants evolved, they increased ocean oxygen and massively restructured the marine ecosystem.

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              Rising soil temperatures could stop forests spreading

              Posted on May 8, 2025May 8, 2025 by Sciworthy

              Researchers found higher soil surface temperatures prevented seedling survival and forest expansion in low-elevation forests.

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                Geologists identify a new way copper ore forms

                Posted on May 1, 2025April 28, 2025 by Sciworthy

                Researchers found that massive copper ore deposits in central Arizona formed from melted crust rather than melted mantle.

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                  Bat poop corrodes cave formations

                  Posted on April 17, 2025April 10, 2025 by Sciworthy

                  Scientists found that bat droppings, microorganisms, and dripping water combine to dissolve cave formations in Slovakia and Poland.

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                    Experimental medication could help stroke patients walk

                    Posted on April 14, 2025April 8, 2025 by Sciworthy

                    Scientists found that using a new medication to inhibit a specific protein in rodents’ brains can help restore their motor skills after a…

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