dust

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In a series of studies, including recent work published in Earth and Planetary Science Letters, she has examined how these electrically charged dust activities influence the chemistry of Mars, particularly through their impact on isotopes.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

When dust particles collide and rub together in Martian storms, they build up static electricity.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

By one estimate, the change was projected to increase windblown dust by 40 to 80 tons per day.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026

Meanwhile, some flights were disrupted on Crete on Wednesday after dust from an African storm filled the air, turning the sky red-orange.

From BBC • Apr. 2, 2026

When the family started out, the air was already warm and dust hung over the busy streets.

From "Sadako and the Thousand Paper Cranes" by Eleanor Coerr