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Terrawatch: scientists turn to drones to find raw materials
In Germany, scientists are using drones equipped with sensors to locate metals needed for wind turbines and solar panels
theguardian.com
Unique diamond impurities indicate water deep in Earth's mantle: Scientific analysis of diamond impurities -- known as inclusions -- reveal naturally forming ice crystals and point to water-rich regions deep below the Earth's crust
Scientists have discovered the first direct evidence that fluid water pockets may exist as far as 500 miles deep into the Earth's mantle.
sciencedaily.com
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