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Geologists discover mysterious subduction zone beneath the Pacific Ocean, reshaping understanding of Earth’s interior
A map depicting the area where the ancient ocean floor was discovered. Credit: Jingchuan Wang, University of Maryland. Scientists at the University of Maryland have discovered evidence of an ancient ocean floor that sank deep into the Earth during the age of dinosaurs, casting doubt on existing theories about the Earth’s internal structure. This previously unstudied section of the ocean…
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Biology
Mirrors beneath plants shown to improve survival and growth of endangered plants
Strategically placing mirrors underneath Cerium cereum seedlings has been shown to enhance available light and improve plant survival. Credit: Thomas Mahler The legume tree Serianthes nelsonii, the most endangered plant species in the Mariana Islands, faces continuing threats to its recovery, identified as the short life span of seedlings in the habitat and the rapid mortality of seedlings transplanted from…
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