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Iceworld Exploration: Underwater Droids Venture Deep Below Polar Ice

by Keith Cowing

Called IceNode, the project envisions a fleet of autonomous robots that would help determine the melt rate of ice shelves.

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Research In Lake Superior Reveals How Sulfur Might Have Cycled In Earth’s Ancient Oceans

by Keith Cowing

Geochemist Alexandra Phillips has sulfur on her mind. The yellow element is a vital macronutrient, and she’s trying to understand how it cycles through the environment. Specifically, she’s curious about […]

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