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Sport climbing is more than just scaling a rock face: it’s a dynamic combination of strength, strategy, and sheer force of will. Unlike traditional climbing, sport climbing uses pre-placed anchors and bolts, focusing on athletics rather than adventure. Think of it as gymnastics on a vertical playground. History of sport climbing in competitive sports Sport…

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Scientists map microbiome hidden deep in tree trunks

October 13, 2025 2 minimum reading Scientists map microbiome hidden deep in tree trunks The inner heartwood of trees harbors methane-producing microbes adapted to oxygen-poor swamps and cow guts. By Saugat Bolakhe edited by Sarah Lewin Frasier Darrell Gulin/Getty Images Scientists have mapped populations of microbes in human intestines, deep-sea ecosystems, and even clouds. However,…

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Natron shutdown is not the end of the sodium ion

natron energya sodium-ion battery startup based in Santa Clara, California, the operation ceased on September 3 due to funding issues. Just a year ago, the company made headlines for its plans build a one-of-a-kind factory worth $1.4 billion in North Carolina to manufacture up to 14 gigawatt-hours of sodium-ion batteries. While experts say Natron’s closure…

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