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24 000 years of climate change, mapped
A numerical model combines with proxy temperature data to produce the most complete paleoclimate picture yet.
X-ray observatory spots a possible planet in another galaxy
Even if the discovery is never confirmed, the method it uses may spawn a new generation of exoplanet searches.
A laser selectively kicks carbon out of a foil
Experiments and simulations show how the shape of a laser’s profile determines which target atoms make up the resulting ion beam.
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A windfall for US carbon capture and storage
How wisely will the billions of dollars in new funding for commercial-scale demonstrations be spent?
Staff scientists in academia and government labs follow rewarding careers
Being a faculty member is not the only way for scientists to stay in basic research.
Articles
The surface hydrology of Antarctica’s floating ice
The frozen continent’s ice shelves are melting. Where is the water going, and what does it mean for the future?
Cometary chemistry
Celestial messengers carry a link between interstellar matter and life on Earth.
Advancing equity, diversity, and inclusion: a how-to guide
Physics remains one of the least diverse fields in science. Here’s how individuals at all career stages can contribute to fostering an inclusive environment for everyone.
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The rapid acidification of sea spray aerosols
The ocean has a nearly neutral pH. But the same can’t be said of the microscopic drops churned up from its surface.
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