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An inside look at carbon in Earth’s interior
Wendy Mao edited a new book on the physical and chemical properties of deep carbon, and "we have still only barely scratched the surface in terms of understanding carbon in planetary interiors,” she says.
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New research suggests that hot, rocky planets in other solar systems could form and keep thick atmospheres full of water.
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The results suggest a possible feedback that could help trap carbon in the ocean’s low-oxygen zones, but the impact on climate change remains unclear.
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Adding polymers and fireproofing to a battery’s current collectors makes it lighter, safer and about 20 percent more efficient.
