Subterranean science
Sean Paling and Stephen Sadler describe how deep underground labs are diversifying into areas such as astrobiology and earth sciences
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Cosmic rays illuminate the electric fields that cause lightning
'Throwaway data' from radio telescopes help physicists peer into clouds
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How to efficiently capture carbon dioxide out of thin air
New membrane is a thousand times more adept at absorbing the gas than trees
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Carbon dioxide’s contribution to greenhouse effect monitored in real time
Decade-long study makes direct link between rising greenhouse-gas levels and heating of the Earth
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Geoengineering schemes to combat climate change still risky, say reports
Panel suggests small-scale experiments for now
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Climate-change denier given top Brazilian science job
Appointment of Aldo Rebelo gets mixed response from Brazil's scientific community
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Fast-moving glaciers slide more easily
Glacier simulator reveals the importance of cavities created under the ice
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Our favourite pictures of 2014
From interstellar dust and galactic dirt to cracking oysters and educational doodles
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Asteroids, not comets, gave Earth most of its water
Rosetta scientists find surprisingly high levels of deuterium in comet
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Between the lines: Christmas special
A collection of physics-themed books on topics ranging from aliens to zombies, reviewed by Margaret Harris
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