Astronomers discover the Moon is shrinking
Contraction of the Moon's core creates geological surface features
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Cities may be attracting hurricanes
Modelling shows that a built-up coast can alter the path of tropical cyclones
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A global map of forest heights
US researcher sees the wood for its trees
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IPCC warns its scientists to avoid the media
Letter of caution provokes mixed reaction among IPCC working-group scientists
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Geologists map likely location of diamonds
Diamond hunters should focus on more specific areas, say researchers
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Climate change sceptics are less ‘credible’ scientists, finds survey
Though researchers question the methods of the study
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Scientists face trial over L’Aquila quake
Over 5000 researchers sign letter calling investigation 'unfounded'
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Earth’s random walk could jolt particle accelerators
Study confirms that the Earth's surface is moving at random
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Earth’s magnetic field gathers momentum
Simulations explain how torsion is transferred through the Earth's core
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Melting ice amplifies Arctic warming
Re-analysis links disappearing sea ice with strong Arctic temperature rise
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