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How do mountains affect Earth’s climate?

Posted on December 11, 2023December 1, 2023 by Sciworthy

Scientists showed sulfuric acid formed during weathering of rocks causes mountains to consume less greenhouse gasses than they previously…

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    Scientists reevaluate global methane emissions

    Posted on October 16, 2023October 13, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Researchers used high-resolution satellite data to show the amount of methane entering the atmosphere currently surpasses the amount removed…

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      Anchovy-lovers, your favorite pizza topping may get harder to find!

      Posted on August 29, 2022November 8, 2022 by Erica Curles

      Back when the Earth was warmer, a part of the ocean called the Humboldt Current used to be dominated by goby-like fish instead of the…

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        Can hidden sulfur cycling influence greenhouse gas emissions in wetlands?

        Posted on March 2, 2021December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

        Wetlands are the largest source of methane to Earth’s atmosphere. How do microbes, sulfur, and mixing of water sources influence…

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          A new kind of battery that removes carbon dioxide from the air

          Posted on November 2, 2020October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

          Nature has been able to filter out CO2 from our air for millions of years. So how might a battery prove to be our own artificial tree?…

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            What influences the flavor of different wines?

            Posted on October 29, 2018December 5, 2023 by Sciworthy

            You sit down at a restaurant and peruse the menu for the best wine to pair with your dinner. Do you choose a red wine like Cabernet…

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