Natural Disasters
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Tibet’s Seismic Vulnerability Linked to Tectonic Collision
Tibet’s frequent earthquakes stem from the collision of the Indian and Eurasian plates, creating complex fault lines that…
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Why the Tibetan Plateau Is So Seismically Active and Prone to Major Earthquakes
Explore the geological mechanics of the India-Eurasia plate collision, continuous crustal stress accumulation, and faulting across the Roof…
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China reports $30 billion in natural disaster losses in first 9 months
China faces significant economic and human toll from floods, landslides, and typhoons, raising concerns about climate resilience in…
Energy & Mining
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Trump’s anti‑offshore wind push threatens U.S. energy security as Canada ramps up Atlantic wind projects
U.S. political opposition to offshore wind risks delaying approvals, while Canada’s $100 million Nova Scotia plan highlights a shifting…
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Sherritt secures rare US fuel license to rescue struggling Cuban nickel mine
US Treasury OFAC grants emergency shipment approval for Sherritt International’s Moa operation, a critical regulatory step toward restarting…
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Mako Mining Reports Strong Q3 Production and Key Permitting Wins for Gold Assets
Mako Mining generated $50 million in Q3 revenue as it advances permitting at Mt. Hamilton and prepares for…
Space
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Musk Disputes NASA’s 22-Launch Estimate for Artemis IV Moon Landing
Elon Musk challenges NASA’s safety panel, claiming SpaceX’s Starship will require only 6-8 launches, not 22, for the…
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How Starfighters Space Uses Supersonic Jets to Cut Small Satellite Launch Costs
By launching rockets from high-speed aircraft at altitude, Starfighters Space aims to offer a flexible, low-cost alternative for…
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Faraday Factory HTS tape and Zenno Almighty Magnet launch to space
The world’s most powerful space-flown superconducting magnet launched aboard Starburst-1, powered by custom high-temperature superconductor tape.
Science Discoveries
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Kikai Caldera Magma Recharge Reveals How Supervolcanoes Rebuild
New seismic data shows fresh magma accumulating beneath Japan’s Kikai caldera, offering rare insights into how giant volcanic…
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Researchers Confirm Silverpit Crater Was Formed by Ancient North Sea Asteroid Impact
New seismic imaging and shocked minerals solve a decades-long geological mystery, confirming a 160-meter asteroid triggered a massive…
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Phobos Samples May Reveal If Mars Moons Are Captured Asteroids or Impact Debris
JAXA’s MMX mission aims to return soil from Phobos to determine if the Martian moons formed from a…
Weather
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Earth Records Hottest August Ever as El Niño Intensifies
GENEVA, September 14 — El Niño was one of the drivers behind the hottest August ever measured on…
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El Niño 2026 Threatens Hawaii and Pacific With Typhoons and Drought
HONOLULU, September 12 — The Pacific is running hot, and the islands in its path know what that…
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UN Official Calls Europe’s Heatwave Damage an Economic Security Emergency
BRUSSELS, September 12 — Europe’s summer of extreme heat has handed the continent an economic bill of roughly…
More news
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Panama Canal Faces Seismic Risks Despite Reinforcements
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How the Rediscovered Bangka Slow Loris Survives in Fragmented Indonesian Ecosystems
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How Earthquake Engineering Protects Buildings From Seismic Damage
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SpaceX’s Launch Cadence Sparks Debate Over Orbital Debris Mitigation
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Heat waves shut down photosynthesis in world’s tallest redwoods, study finds
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Distant Quakes Reveal Hidden Fault Shapes That Alter California Shake Risk
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SpaceX’s High-Frequency Launches Raise Questions About Ground-Level Space Weather
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Why Global Cooperation Is the Only Path to Secure Critical Mineral Supply Chains
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Japan’s H3 Rocket Evolves Into a Versatile Workhorse for Deep Space Exploration
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Assessing Structural Vulnerabilities in Panama’s Regional Housing After Severe Earthquake Damage