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Life from vents
UK researchers explore hydrothermal vents for potential clues about the evolution of animal life in extreme environments.
Rock dust on croplands could draw two billion tonnes of CO2 from the atmosphere
A major new study shows adding rock dust to farmland could remove the carbon dioxide equivalent of more than the current total emissions from global aviation and shipping combined.
Earth's magnetic field changes faster than previously thought
A new study reveals that changes in the direction of the Earth’s magnetic field may take place 10 times faster than previously thought.
The global abundance of palm trees
A major international study conducts the first global assessment of palm tree numbers in an effort to better understand tropical forest diversity.
Gold mining restricts Amazon rainforest recovery
Gold mining significantly limits the regrowth of Amazon forests, greatly reducing their ability to accumulate carbon, according to a new study.