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Magnetic avalanche triggered by quantum effects

Iron screws and other so-called ferromagnetic materials are made up of atoms with electrons that act like little magnets. Normally,…

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Earth’s oldest known earthquake was probably triggered by plate tectonics

Scientists studying rocks in South Africa report evidence for the earliest known earthquake triggered by plate tectonics. The temblor struck more…

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Major climate tipping points could be triggered within a decade

Warming oceans could lead to the mass die-off of tropical coral reefs Helmut Corneli / Alamy The climate has warmed…

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