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These rocks are probably the last remains of Earth’s early crust

The Nuvvuagittuq Greenstone Belt in Canada may contain the world’s oldest rocks Jonathan O’Neil Just over 4 billion years ago,…

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Scientists find new way of spotting invisible ‘plasma bubbles’ lurking in Earth’s upper atmosphere

Scientists in China have developed a new way of spotting massive, invisible “plasma bubbles” lurking in Earth’s upper atmosphere. The…

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SCIENCE

Mysterious Link between Earth’s Magnetism and Oxygen Baffles Scientists

Mysterious Link between Earth’s Magnetism and Oxygen Baffles Scientists The strength of Earth’s magnetic field and the amount of oxygen…

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Earth’s mantle may have hidden plumes venting heat from its core

Al Hajar Mountains in Oman L_B_Photography/Shutters​tock A section of Earth’s mantle beneath Oman appears to be unusually warm, in what…

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Scientists discover strong, unexpected link between Earth’s magnetic field and oxygen levels

Earth’s magnetic field and oxygen levels are inextricably linked, new research suggests. The strength of the geomagnetic field has gone…

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BUSINESS

China approves some exports of rare earths ahead of US talks

Beijing says it granted approval to some applications for the export of rare earths, a move that could ease tensions…

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BUSINESS

China says it may speed up rare earths application approvals from EU

By Brenda Goh SHANGHAI (Reuters) – China is willing to accelerate the examination and approval of rare earth exports to…

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SCIENCE

Satellites are polluting Earth’s atmosphere with heavy metals. Could refueling them in orbit help?

The world at large is working to stop the fast-progressing degradation of Earth’s environment. In the space sector, however, one-use-only…

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SCIENCE

Science news this week: Strange signals from space and Earth’s leaking gold

From the world’s oldest known human fingerprint to genetic discoveries made using 2.2 million-year-old tooth enamel, this week’s science news…

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BUSINESS

U.S. trade rep says China still restricts rare earths as Trump accuses Beijing of violating deal 

President Donald Trump said China is violating a deal struck with the U.S. earlier this month to lower their respective…

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