Earth Science
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A billion-year history of Earth’s interior shows it has changed shape more than previously thought
Scientists have known of the existence of blobs for a long time, but how they have behaved over Earth’s history has been an open question.
Nicolas Flament, The Conversation, Andrew Merdith, The Conversation, Ömer F Bodur, The Conversation & Simon Williams, The Conversation
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Tonga volcanic eruption was so powerful that it caused Earth’s atmosphere to ring like a bell
The pulse registered as perturbations in the atmospheric pressure lasting several minutes as it moved over North America, India and Europe.
Kevin Hamilton, The Conversation
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Earth’s inner core is expanding more on one side than the other
Here’s why the planet isn’t tipping.
Jessica Irving, The Conversation & Sanne Cottaar, The Conversation
Trending
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Rajasthan verdict in 30 charts: Poll was closer than results showed, Congress held on to vote share
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‘Did Ram say kick out the poor?’ The discontent of the displaced in new Ayodhya
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An Indian artist who helped decolonise Christian art has been relegated to the margins in death
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DMK MP DNV Senthilkumar S apologises for remarks about Hindi heartland states
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‘I’m jealous’: Actor Salman Khan on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s house being smaller than his
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Magnetism of Himalayan rocks reveals the mountains’ complex tectonic history
Earth’s magnetic field locks information into lava as it cools into rock. Millions of years later, scientists can decipher this data.
Craig Robert Martin, The Conversation
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No, ‘global warming’ was not rebranded as ‘climate change’ because of a failed prediction
Although that is what climate change deniers would have us believe.
Giulio Corsi, The Conversation
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The Earth’s magnetic north pole is shifting. Will the northern lights move too?
As the Earth’s magnetic north pole heads towards Siberia, concerns have been raised that the northern lights.
Nathan Case, The Conversation
Video
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‘Ikigai finally finding purpose’: Comedian Gaurav Kapoor on how books have become home decor
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Watch: Chennai residents rescued in boats, choppers distribute food supplies, city remains flooded
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Watch: Robot dog dances to the beats of African drums and marimbas at AI Expo event in South Africa
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‘I’m jealous’: Actor Salman Khan on West Bengal CM Mamata Banerjee’s house being smaller than his
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Watch: Kathak dancers give unique spin to viral dance challenges, flaunting their intricate footwork
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How a small town near Mumbai has lived through over 1,000 earthquakes in four months
In Maharashtra’s Palghar district, tremors have become a frequent occurrence since November 2018.
Nupur Anand, qz.com
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Earthrise: 50 years ago, a photo of the blue planet from space changed the way we see the world
December 24 marks half a century since astronaut William Anders captured the iconic image.
Dr Simon Torok, The Conversation, Colleen Boyle, The Conversation, Jenny Gray, The Conversation, Julie Arblaster, The Conversation, Rachel Webster, The Conversation & Ruth Morgan, The Conversation
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‘Meghalayan Age’: Latest phase in Earth’s history named after Indian state, began 4,200 years ago
This stage is part of a longer period known as the Holocene Epoch, which began about 11,700 years ago.
Scroll Staff
The Reel
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Watch: A full-length ‘Dunki’ trailer is out
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‘Kabuliwala’ trailer: Mithun Chakraborty stars in latest adaptation of the Rabindranath Tagore story
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‘Mast Mein Rehne Ka’ trailer: Jackie Shroff, Neena Gupta star in slice-of-life comedy
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Start the week with a film: Russian literature and Kangra painting meet in ‘Kasba’
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Vir Das: ‘Humanity without laughter wouldn’t survive very long’
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How has the Earth managed to exist for so long? Scientists may have finally found an explanation
Researchers have found an explanation for the Gaia hypothesis, which proposes that the planet has a self-regulatory mechanism.
James Dyke, The Conversation & Tim Lenton, The Conversation
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Ozone is posing a challenge to food security – especially in India and China
When present in the lowest atmospheric layer – the troposphere – ozone becomes a concern for human and plant health.
Sofie Mortensen, The Conversation
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September 2017 Mexico City earthquake was a rare ‘bending’ kind – and it could happen again
A new study on the quake that killed 300 finds that both its location and cause were unusual.
Diego Melgar, The Conversation & Xyoli Pérez-Campos, The Conversation
The Field
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Pro Kabaddi League: Sonu Jaglan leads Gujarat Giants to victory over U Mumba
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FIH Hockey Women’s Junior World Cup: India beat New Zealand via penalty shoot-out
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England tour of India: Harmanpreet Kaur and Co look to start long home season on winning note
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FIH Hockey Men’s Junior World Cup: Hundal hat-trick spurs India to win over South Korea
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Boxing, Junior World C’ships: Payal, Nisha, Akansha win a gold each as India finish with 17 medals