Thousands of tiny earthquakes went unnoticed beneath Alaska for years, but scientists have now used them to trace the hidden edge of a tectonic plate

Representative image of the linear cluster of earthquakes tracing the edge of the Yakutat microplate in south-central Alaska (AI generated). Beneath the towering peaks of the Alaska Range, home to Denali, North America’s tallest mountain, scientists have uncovered a hidden geological feature that had gone completely unnoticed until now. Using a machine learning system to…

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Alaska’s tundra looks like frozen ground, but beneath it lies ancient carbon a climate warning worth $43 trillion

Inside Alaska’s tundra (Image: Alaska Organisation) From above, Alaska’s tundra can look like an ordinary expanse of soil, moss and low vegetation. Beneath that surface, however, lies permafrost, ground that has remained frozen for long periods and contains vast quantities of ancient organic material. As temperatures rise, that frozen material can thaw and begin decomposing,…

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Expenses can run ahead of income today

Today may feel like walking through a patch of fog. You need moral support, and confidence can dip without any one big reason.The Moon raises doubts in your mind and Saturn pushes you to spend more money and energy. It can make minor setbacks appear to be more important than they really are. Don’t fall…

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Morocco is testing a ‘sponge’ pavement to replace black asphalt on roads in Marrakech and Agadir, can run up to 16°F cooler by itself

Morocco is testing a ‘sponge’ pavement that drains water and cools itself through evaporation. For decades, black asphalt has rolled on the roads but parts of Marrakech and Agadir are reportedly becoming testing grounds for this new surface that is deemed to be environmentally better.The idea will not only make roads feel less hot during…

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What I cannot create, I do not understand.

Image: Princetoniana Museum Two people can read the same explanation of something and walk away with completely different levels of confidence in what they actually know. One nods along, follows the logic, and quietly assumes that following along counts as understanding. The other insists on rebuilding the idea from scratch, alone, without notes or references,…

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