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DECEMBER 13, 2016
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Water: Finding the Normal within the Weird

Water is unlike other substances because its solid form — like this iceberg — is less dense than its liquid form — like this ocean. Scientists are studying other weird properties of water.
DECEMBER 1, 2016
News Release

Where the Rains Come from

The temperature difference between the Southern Great Plains and the ocean produces winds that carry moisture from the Gulf of Mexico to the Great Plains, fueling more intense storms as the climate warms.
NOVEMBER 23, 2016
News Release

Of Catalysts and Coke

This mineral helps the oil industry process petroleum. Understanding how it gets clogged up will improve its lifespan.
JANUARY 8, 2016
News Release

How Seashells Get Their Strength

Calcium carbonate found in chalk, shells and rocks is one of the most important materials on earth. New insights on how it turns into hard, strong materials will help scientists design materials needed for a low-carbon future.