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Read article: Looking to the future of statistical physics, how intense storms can affect your cup of tea Publishing Podcasts Looking to the future of statistical physics, how intense storms can affect your cup of tea In this podcast we chat about active matter, artificial intelligence and storm Ciarán
Read article: Satellites burning up in the atmosphere may deplete Earth’s ozone layer Astronomy and space Research update Satellites burning up in the atmosphere may deplete Earth’s ozone layer Pollution from decommissioned satellites re-entering the atmosphere poses a risk to the Earth’s protective ozone layer
Read article: Organic molecule from trees excels at seeding clouds, CERN study reveals Atmosphere Research update Organic molecule from trees excels at seeding clouds, CERN study reveals Sesquiterpene creates cloud-forming particles
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Read article: Laser beam diverts the path of lightning strikes Atmosphere Research update Laser beam diverts the path of lightning strikes In the first experimental demonstration of laser-guided lightning, researchers fire a laser beam into the sky to divert the course of lightning discharges
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