Clay Studies Alter View of Early Mars Environment

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A study of the thermodynamics of clays found on Mars suggests that little carbon dioxide could have been present during their formation, which contradicts a popular theory of the early Martian atmosphere and will send researchers looking for other explanations for clay formation.


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University professor stresses links between US Navy sonar and whale strandings

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Earlier this summer, the U.S. Supreme Court agreed to review a series of lower court rulings that restrict the Navy's use of sonar in submarine detection training exercises off the coast of Southern California. The court ...

India to launch unmanned lunar mission this month

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India will launch its first lunar mission on October 22 from southern India, a top official from the country's space agency said Monday.

Future looks bleak for 1 of world's smallest seal species

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One of the smallest seals – the Caspian - has joined a growing list of mammal species in danger of extinction.Scientists from the University of Leeds together with international partners have documented the disastrous decline ...

Most Alaskan glaciers retreating, thinning, and stagnating

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Most glaciers in every mountain range and island group in Alaska are experiencing significant retreat, thinning or stagnation, especially glaciers at lower elevations, according to a new book published by the U.S. Geological ...

Potentially toxic flame retardants highest in California households

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In what may be an unintended consequence of efforts to make furniture safer and less flammable, residents of California have blood levels of potentially toxic flame retardants called PBDEs at levels nearly ...
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