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How much did SpaceX's Starship Flight 7 explosion pollute the atmosphere?
Scientists are not sure how much metallic dust remained in the atmosphere after the most recent SpaceX rocket 'disassembly.' ...
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New research explains how air pollution forms in the atmosphere
Sulfuric acid (H2SO4), derived from SO2, plays a major role in acidifying the atmosphere. This acid contributes to aerosol formation and increases the acidity of rainwater and cloud droplets. The ...
N.Y. weather: A polar vortex split will bring new waves of Arctic air. Here’s what to expect
The vortex is essentially an area of low pressure in the upper layers of the atmosphere over the polar region up north. This ...
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SpaceX Starship Tests Soured by Air and Water Pollution
January, but, unfortunately, failed to reach orbit—even if the first-stage booster did safely return to the welcoming arms of ...
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Ocean weather is affected by the atmosphere in unexpected ways
Scientists found that atmospheric winds can either slow or energize ocean eddies depending on their direction.
New Research Reveals How Microbes Help Detoxify Our Atmosphere
Microbes consume large amounts of carbon monoxide using a specialized enzyme, helping regulate atmospheric CO levels.
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How much did SpaceX's Starship Flight 7 explosion pollute the atmosphere?
With that the amount of alumina released into the mesosphere and upper stratosphere — the otherwise pristine middle layers of the atmosphere — has been skyrocketing. Air pollution in the ...