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Boris Lobastov / Wikimedia (CC BY 4.0)Zircon Crystals Indicate Extinct Volcanoes May Still Develop Underground
Researchers analyzed zircon crystals from a Greek volcano, revealing ongoing magma activity during periods of surface quiescence. The findings suggest that some volcanoes classified as extinct could remain active beneath the surface. This could influence how scientists evaluate e…
Internet Archive Book Images / Wikimedia (No restrictions)Study Finds Accelerated Crustal Thinning in East Africa's Turkana Rift
Scientists have identified accelerated rifting in East Africa's Turkana Rift, with the crust thinning to 8 miles at its center. This necking phase suggests the potential formation of a new ocean over millions of years. The findings also link geological changes to the region's ric…
The War ZoneNASA Receives Modified Boeing 777 Flying Laboratory at Langley Research Center
NASA has taken delivery of a modified Boeing 777-200ER airliner, set to become its largest research aircraft. The plane arrived at Langley Research Center after modifications in Waco, Texas, and will replace the retired DC-8. It is expected to begin science missions in 2027.