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March 01, 2016

New theory of deep-ocean sound waves may aid tsunami detection
Boston MA (SPX) Mar 01, 2016
Acoustic-gravity waves are very long sound waves that cut through the deep ocean at the speed of sound. These lightning-quick currents can sweep up water, nutrients, salts, and any other particles in their wake, at any water depth. They are typically triggered by violent events in the ocean, including underwater earthquakes, explosions, landslides, and even meteorites, and they carry information about these events around the world in a matter of minutes. Researchers at MIT have now identified a le ... read more

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In grasslands, longer spring growing season offsets higher summer temperatures Grasslands across North America will face higher summer temperatures and widespread drought by the end of the century, according to a new study. But those negative effects in vegetation growth will ... more		Offsetting climate change's effects Grasslands across North America will face higher summer temperatures and widespread drought by the end of the century, according to a new Harvard study on the effects of climate change. But those ne ... more		Advanced air filter could enable building vents to capture carbon and reduce energy use MIT physicists observe key evidence of unconventional superconductivity in magic-angle graphene New lightweight polymer film can prevent corrosion		University of Guam scientist and colleagues tag coconut rhinoceros beetles Coconut rhinoceros beetles were first discovered on Guam in 2007. Adults kill palms when they bore into crowns to feed on sap. Rhino beetle larvae feed only on dead plant material at breeding sites ... more
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