Today, you’ll learn about how earthquakes shake up quartz to make gold nuggets, the discovery of a new type of cell, and an effort to redefine sustainability in our oceans.

Gold Nuggets

“How do gold nuggets form? Earthquakes may be the key.” by Robin George Andrews. 2024.
“Gold nugget formation from earthquake-induced piezoelectricity in quartz.” by Christopher R. Voisey, et al. 2023.

New Cell Type

“New cell type discovered.” Scimex. 2024.
“Discovery of an embryonically derived bipotent population of endothelial-macrophage progenitor cells in postnatal aorta.” by Anna E. Williamson, et al. 2024.
“The facts about cells.” by ThoughtCo.com. 2017.

Redefining Sustainability

“Leading scientists redefine ‘sustainability’ to save the ocean and feed a hungry and warming planet.” by Alex Morrison. 2024.
“11 Overfishing Statistics and Facts You Should Know About.” by Martina Igini. 2022.
“Rethinking sustainability of marine fisheries for a fast-changing planet.” by Callum Roberts, et al. 2024.

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Gold Nuggets, New Cell Type, Redefining Sustainability

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