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The driest hot desert on Earth is in a bloom frenzy. Here’s why
In one of the most unforgiving environments on Earth, a spectacular blooming event ... Still, this South American desert is extremely dry. In fact, some weather stations in the Atacama have ...
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Fusion of Earth's 5 continents into one: Scientists have a date
In a certain number of years, Earth's 5 continents (counted by convention, excluding Antarctica) will merge into one. Researchers from the Centre for Advanced Computing Research at the University of ...
High mortality risk found from increase in hot-dry events in China
As global warming intensifies and populations continue to grow, the likelihood of extreme high-temperature events is ...
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Geothermal Energy
Geothermal water from deeper in the Earth can be used directly for heating homes and offices, or for growing plants in greenhouses. Some U.S. cities pipe geothermal hot water under roads and ...
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Jurassic Period
During this period, Earth's climate changed from hot and dry to humid and subtropical. 3 min read Dinosaurs, birds, and rodents. Crumbling landmasses and inland seas. Sea monsters, sharks ...