Oil Boom Earthquakes
Did early 20th century oil wells in southern California trigger major earthquakes?
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Baseball on the Moon
Could a well-thrown baseball sail from the moon’s surface into orbit?
Butterfly-Inspired Surgery Camera
A camera based on the complex eye of the morpho butterfly could improve cancer surgeries.
Bowhead Whale Songs
The songs of Arctic bowhead whales are constantly changing.
Ocean Plastic to Energy
Technology for turning plastic trash into energy could keep the garbage out of the ocean.
Designer DNA
Bits of DNA may prevent neurons from producing a disease-causing protein.
Ocean Microfibers
Tiny fibers from our washing machines could harm marine life.
Race Car Conflict
Researchers learn about aggression and conflict by watching Formula One races.