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In physics, a gas is a state of matter, consisting of a collection of particles (molecules, atoms, ions, electrons, etc.) without a definite shape or volume that are in more or less random motion.

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A closer look at the Hudson Canyon shows why the canyon is critical for fish

Space & Earth / Earth Sciences

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A series of newly discovered pits in the bottom of the Hudson Canyon, 100 miles southeast of New York Harbor, may be a key ingredient for the abundant and diverse marine ecosystem in and around the canyon, according to research ...





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Blushing dusty nebula

Blushing dusty nebula

Space & Earth / Astronomy

created 16 hours ago | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

On Earth, we tend to find dust nothing more than a nuisance that blankets our furniture and causes us to sneeze. Cosmic dust can also be a hindrance to astronomers because cameras using visible light cannot ...


Australia's Parliament defeats global warming bill

Space & Earth / Environment

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(AP) -- Australia's plans for an emissions trading system to combat global warming were scuttled Wednesday in Parliament, handing a defeat to a government that had hoped to set an example at international climate change ...


First comprehensive review of the state of Antarctica's climate

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created Dec 01, 2009 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (10) | comments 3

The first comprehensive review of the state of Antarctica's climate and its relationship to the global climate system is published this week by the Scientific Committee on Antarctic Research (SCAR). The review - Antarctic ...


Bone Marrow Stem Cells May Prevent Chronic Lung Disease

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(PhysOrg.com) -- Researchers at Children's Hospital Boston have discovered a possible way to protect the fragile lungs of premature babies by using stem cells harvested from bone marrow. In experiments on laboratory mice, ...



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