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Scientists Collected Deep-Sea Rocks. They Spontaneously Caught Fire in The Lab. - ScienceAlert

SciencealertOctober 11, 2026
Scientists Collected Deep-Sea Rocks. They Spontaneously Caught Fire in The Lab. - ScienceAlert
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Scientists investigating the possibility of a 'gold rush' on the bottom of the ocean have hit upon an unforeseen 'landmine'. Researchers at the United States Geological Survey (USGS) are now warning…

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