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Nov 23, 2016 03:10 AM EST

Oil Worth Up To $900 Billion Found Under West Texas

The biggest continuous oil field ever was discovered hidden under West Texas.

Jun 29, 2016 08:08 AM EDT

Huge Reserve Of Helium Found In East Africa's Rift Valley

Scientists have confirmed a "huge" gas field in Tanzania's East African Rift Valley region that could help solve a global shortage of valuable helium gas

Sep 28, 2015 01:06 PM EDT

ESA Rosetta Spacecraft Detects Argon on the Comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko

ESA's Rosetta spacecraft has detected argon on the comet 67P/Churyumov-Gerasimenko for the first time.

Sep 24, 2015 10:42 AM EDT

New Trap for Greenhouse Gases May Help Curtail Climate Change

There may just be a way to trap greenhouse gases more effectively than normal. Scientists have found new materials that could be useful for absorbing these gases.

Aug 31, 2015 09:22 AM EDT

United States Lags Behind Russia in Claims to the Arctic as Operations Ramp Up

Russia has laid claims to the Arctic. Now, though, it seems as though the U.S. is falling behind other nations in the critical region.

Aug 31, 2015 08:37 AM EDT

Fracking May Harm Human Health with Endocrine Disrupting Chemicals

Natural gas mining could cause issues for human health. It turns out that endocrine disruptors from these activities could potentially harm human development and reproduction.

Aug 24, 2015 04:22 PM EDT

Ancient Fire Fountains Once Exploded on the Moon's Surface

Scientists may have solved the mystery of how fiery eruptions took place on our moon's surface. Researchers have discovered the volatile gas that drove the eruptions.

Aug 07, 2015 09:35 AM EDT

Putin and Russia Resubmit Claim to the Arctic and the North Pole as Ice Melts

It turns out that Russia may be taking over the Arctic.

May 20, 2015 07:28 AM EDT

'Eternal Flames' of Ancient Times May Reveal More about Modern Gas Seepages

The "eternal flames" that dominated religious and cultural practices of ancient times may spark new interest in geologists. Scientists have now delved into the geomythological stories of ancient times in order to learn a bit more about modern features.

May 15, 2014 07:23 AM EDT

Elephant Seals Harbor 'Silent Killer' in Their Blood that Could Treat Humans

Carbon monoxide is odorless, tasteless and deadly. It's known as the "silent killer" due to its risks at lethal concentrations. Now, though, researchers are learning a bit more about this gas by studying it in one of the world's best divers: the elephant seal.

Mar 14, 2014 06:36 PM EDT

Preventing Natural Gas Crises - With Fair Distribution Strategy

Europe can withstand a significant shortage in its natural gas supply provided it has a fair distribution strategy. ETH researchers have developed a model demonstrating how best to mitigate deficits in the pipeline network.

Mar 13, 2014 02:58 PM EDT

Experts See Cheaper, Easier Way to Turn Natural Gas Into Fuels

U.S. scientists said on Thursday they have devised a potentially easier, cheaper and cleaner way to turn natural gas into usable fuels and chemicals - a discovery which could lead to natural gas products displacing oil products in the future.