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A technique known as “enhanced rock weathering” promises to remove billions of tonnes of carbon dioxide (CO₂) from the ...

The field of geotechnical engineering has long recognized the critical role of water-rock interactions in influencing the mechanical behavior of rock masses, particularly in the context of mining and ...

Researchers from Virginia Tech propose that ancient rocks may contain traces of dark matter through a method known as paleo-detection.

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1. The ______-____ weathering cycle happens in sloped terrains when water seeps into porous rocks, and repeatedly solidifies ...

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Spread some crushed silicate rock atop the world’s vast agricultural lands to absorb atmospheric carbon and thereby tackle ...