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The Core Gold Rush: What Hawaiian Lava Reveals About Earth’s Deepest Secrets
Igneous rocks allow researchers to uncover the secrets of Earth’s core, and the findings are intriguing: it turns out that gold and other heavy metals can rise from deep within the planet all the way to the surface.
Racing Toward an Ice-Free Arctic: The Melt Is Outpacing Expectations
Arctic sea ice is melting at a much faster rate than previously expected. A new study warns that within just two and a half years, the Arctic Ocean could experience its first nearly ice-free summer—a dramatic milestone in the unfolding climate crisis.