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The glue that holds our roads together could become toxic when exposed to sun and rain
Researchers have discovered that sunlight and rain might turn certain compounds in asphalt into potentially dangerous hydrocarbons, threatening the surrounding environment and people.
Source: ScienceAlert | Published: July 19, 2020
Earth has been recycling crust for most of its history
New research from the MagLab Geochemistry group suggests roughly 5 to 6 percent of the Earth's mantle is made up of recycled crust and that Earth has been producing new crust at a similar rate for most of the planet's history.
Source: UPI | Published: June 26, 2020
The Magnetic Capital of the World
Home to the National High Magnetic Field Laboratory, the only facility of its kind in the United States, Tallahassee is attracting world-class companies eager to capitalize on high-caliber magnetics research and resources.
Source: Florida Trends | Published: June 7, 2020