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Earth
Fires in UK peatlands are supercharged carbon emissions as climate change causes hotter and drier summers
A new study led by the University of Cambridge reveals that as our springs and summers become hot and dry, the season of wildfires in the UK is growing and strengthening. Credit: Sarah Baker A new study led by the University of Cambridge reveals that as our springs and summers become hotter and drier, the UK’s wildfire season has grown…
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Physics
Do you walk or run in the rain? A physics-based approach to staying dry (or at least drier)
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain We’ve all had the experience of going outside without an umbrella when the sky opens up. Whether it’s light rain or heavy rain, your instincts tell you that running will keep you from getting wet to a minimum. But is it really true? Let’s take a scientific look at this common dilemma. It starts to rain…
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