Trapped in ice: the surprisingly high levels of artificial radioactive isotopes found in glaciers
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Read morePhysics and science have the potential to change the future in many significant ways. Through research and development in a variety of fields, scientists and engineers are working to improve the quality of life for people around the world and address some of the most pressing challenges facing humanity.
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In conclusion, physics and science have the potential to change the future in many significant ways. By continuing to invest in research and development in a variety of fields, we can work to create a better future for people around the world.
Think of glaciers and images of vast, pristine sheets of ice, blanketing swathes of the Arctic and the Antarctic come
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