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PhysicsNegative temperature, infinitely hot
Physicists propose using ultracold atoms to create a thermodynamics puzzle routinely in the laboratory.
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HumansMarking penguins for study may do harm
Metal flipper bands used to tell birds apart hamper survival and reproduction, a 10-year study finds.
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EarthEarth/Environment
The carbon footprint of Brazilian beef, plus the health effects of pollution and electrification in this week's news.
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SpaceLaser proposed to deflect space junk
A ground-based device would use light to push debris off a collision course.
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LifePenguin declines may come down to krill
Lack of food appears to be hurting birds on the Antarctic Peninsula.
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LifeAntarctic lake hides bizarre ecosystem
Bacterial colonies form cones similar to fossilized examples of Earth’s early life.
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EarthA more organic meteorite
Some meteorites may contain a higher concentration of organic chemicals than previously thought.
By Sid Perkins -
Alpine Antarctica, before the ice
A new survey may have unveiled the birthplace of the world’s largest ice sheet.
By Sid Perkins -
EarthOzone hole trims polar water’s CO2-absorbing power
Simulations also suggest that the dearth of ozone over Antarctica leads to ocean acidification. Simulations also suggest that the dearth of ozone over Antarctica leads to ocean acidification
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EarthLopsided lights
Simultaneous snapshots reveal that northern and southern auroras aren’t always alike.
By Sid Perkins -
EarthComet likely culprit in Tunguska blast
Analysis of shuttle plume movement suggests Tunguska event could have caused clouds over London.
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EarthBig Gulp, Asian style
Satellite data reveals that increased irrigation pressure is rapidly depleting groundwater in northern India.
By Sid Perkins