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Biggest Ocean Current On Earth Is Set To Shift Location, Spelling Huge Changes For Ecosystems

Biggest Ocean Current On Earth Is Set To Shift Location, Spelling Huge Changes For Ecosystems

Something may be stirring in the world’s largest oceanic current. New research suggests that this vast conveyor belt of cold water around the South Pole could shift its location over the coming centuries, if not millennia, potentially reshaping the planet’s climate and ecosystems. The Antarctic Circumpolar Current (ACC) is a vast current of cold seawater that flows clockwise from west …

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China defends rare earth export curbs as ‘legitimate,’ hits back at U.S. tariffs ahead of possible Trump-Xi meeting

China defends rare earth export curbs as ‘legitimate,’ hits back at U.S. tariffs ahead of possible Trump-Xi meeting

U.S. and China national flags adorn motorcades in Beijing, China. Pool | Getty Images News | Getty Images China on Sunday defended its new export controls on rare earths as a “legitimate” measure under international law, pushing back against U.S. accusations of economic coercion after Washington announced sweeping retaliatory tariffs and export restrictions. The Chinese Ministry of Commerce said the …

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The world’s chip supply chain is bracing for fallout from China’s rare earth curbs

The world’s chip supply chain is bracing for fallout from China’s rare earth curbs

The Baiyun Ebo mine in China’s Inner Mongolia region is the site of almost half the world’s rare earth production. (Image courtesy of NASA.) Businesses across the global semiconductor supply chain are bracing themselves for disruptions from an escalating trade war, after China imposed curbs on rare earth mineral exports and the US responded with additional tariffs and restrictions on …

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Does Diatomaceous Earth Really Kill Stink Bugs? We Asked Pest Pros

Does Diatomaceous Earth Really Kill Stink Bugs? We Asked Pest Pros

Key Points Diatomaceous earth is a natural pest control agent used to control various insects. Experts agree it is somewhat effective against stink bugs, but not the best option. Instead, prevention and perimeter treatments are most effective. Diatomaceous earth (often called DE) is a naturally occurring, abrasive powder made from the fossilized remains of diatoms. It has a wide range …

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This fleet of sungazing spacecraft could help spot ‘space tornadoes’ headed towards Earth

This fleet of sungazing spacecraft could help spot ‘space tornadoes’ headed towards Earth

A fleet of sentinel spacecraft, including one with a huge solar sail, could watch out for sneaky “space tornadoes” posing a threat to Earth during solar storms, a new study suggests. The proposal says that four deep-space spacecraft, collectively called Space Weather Investigation Frontier (SWIFT), could speed up “space weather” warnings by 40%. While three spacecraft would be powered by …

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China’s rare earth gambit reveals the next phase of its economic warfare – Politico

China’s rare earth gambit reveals the next phase of its economic warfare  Politico Four Things to Know About Beijing’s Rare-Earths Bombshell  The Wall Street Journal The World’s Chip Supply Chain Is Bracing for Fallout From China’s Rare-Earth Curbs  Bloomberg.com China expands rare earths restrictions, targets defense and chips users  Reuters China tightens export controls on rare-earth metals: Why this matters  Al Jazeera Source link

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Scientists Seek To Turbocharge a Natural Process That Cools the Earth

Scientists Seek To Turbocharge a Natural Process That Cools the Earth

fjo3 shares a report from the Washington Post: Across vast stretches of farmland in southern Brazil, researchers at a carbon removal company are attempting to accelerate a natural process that normally unfolds over thousands or millions of years. The company, Terradot, is spreading tons of volcanic rock crushed into a fine dust over land where soybeans, sugar cane and other …

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