Physics
Astronomy

Origin of the high temperature of the solar corona
Satellites help shed light on why the Sun's corona is so much hotter than its surface
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History

Medieval monks observed blood-red moons
Texts and paintings by medieval monks help accurately date major volcanic eruptions
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Flora

The sounds of wounded plants
Experiment shows that plants subjected to stress can emit ultrasonic sounds
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RESEARCH ITINERARIES

From physics to the environment
Marco Aurélio Nalon talks about the use of data geoprocessing to map native vegetation in the state of São Paulo
Technology

Sensor detects fungicide
Electrochemical sensor made of kraft paper connected to an electronic device can detect prohibited fungicide within minutes
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Physics

Laser beam deflects lightning in the Swiss Alps
Scientists have managed to deflect lightning for the first time using short, intense laser pulses
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Geophysics

The ice of distant moons
Earth's inner core appears to be slowing down, which could cause subtle changes in the magnetic field that protects the planet
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Geophysics

Earth’s core slowing down
Earth's inner core appears to be slowing down, which could cause subtle changes in the magnetic field that protects the planet
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Astronomy

The first step toward returning to the Moon
Rocket took off from the US in November, launching the Orion spacecraft on a trip around the Moon
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