Posted on June 3, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Synthetic Tire Decomposition in Landfills: A Closer Look
Energy & ResourcesSynthetic tires are an essential component of modern automobiles. They are made from a complex mixture of materials, including rubber, synthetic polymers, and other chemicals. While these materials make tires durable and long-lasting, they also make them difficult to dispose of. When tires are discarded, they often end up in landfills, where they can take
Posted on June 3, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Efficient Extraction of Tripolar NetCDF Data with Long Coordinates for Earth Science Analysis
Energy & ResourcesNetCDF files are commonly used in Earth science research to store large amounts of data related to climate modeling, atmospheric and oceanic conditions, and other environmental variables. NetCDF files with a tripolar projection are particularly useful for studying the Earth’s climate system because they allow the entire globe to be represented in a single projection.
Posted on June 3, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Potential Formation of Natural Fission Reactor in Cigar Lake Uranium Deposit: An Earth Science Enigma
Energy & ResourcesCigar Lake, a uranium deposit located in northern Saskatchewan, Canada, has been the subject of much scientific interest because of the potential for the formation of a natural fission reactor. Such a reactor could have occurred in the past, about 1.8 billion years ago, when the deposit was first formed. The idea of a natural
Posted on June 3, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
The Significance of Unit Impact in Earth Science
Energy & ResourcesEarth science is a broad field that encompasses many different disciplines, from geology and meteorology to oceanography and climatology. At its core, geoscience is concerned with understanding the processes and systems that shape our planet. One of the key concepts in Earth science is the idea of unit impact, which refers to the amount of
Posted on June 3, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Shedding Light on Olive Fruit Development and Oil Accumulation in Ancient Times
Energy & ResourcesOlive trees have been cultivated for thousands of years and are an important source of food and oil in many parts of the world. The process of olive fruit development and oil accumulation is complex and influenced by many factors, including the availability of light. The question of whether people in ancient times were aware
Posted on June 3, 2023 (Updated on July 9, 2025)
Pisolitic Ore in Mesozoic Switzerland: Uncovering the Mysteries of Bohnerze
Energy & ResourcesBohnerze, also known as pisoliths, is a type of iron ore found in Switzerland. It is a unique type of ore that has a spherical shape with a diameter ranging from a few millimeters to several centimeters. The ore consists of concentric layers of iron oxide minerals, often surrounded by a thin layer of clay