The global carbon cycle is a complex system influenced by various factors, and marine organisms play a crucial role in this process. Phytoplankton, for example, absorb carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and sequester it in organic matter that sinks to the deep ocean. This process, known as the biological carbon pump, has long been thought
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Stir-frying is a popular cooking method enjoyed by billions of people around the world. However, this cooking technique not only produces delicious dishes but also emits a mixture of gases and particles that can pollute indoor air and pose a risk to human health. In order to accurately estimate and predict the concentration of these
A team of scientists, led by Dr. Xin Liu from The University of Hong Kong, has recently introduced a groundbreaking method called ambient noise differential adjoint tomography. This method allows researchers to visualize rocks with fluids, potentially leading to advancements in the discovery of water and oil resources. The findings of this study have been
Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have once again reached record levels in 2023, according to a recent study conducted by the Global Carbon Project science team. The annual Global Carbon Budget report reveals that carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from fossil fuels are projected to reach 36.8 billion metric tons in 2023, marking a 1.1%
A recent study suggests that understanding how mountains influence the precipitation change induced by El Niño and La Niña could greatly improve water conservation planning along the Colorado River in western North America. By analyzing 150 years of rain and snow data and comparing it with historic El Niño-Southern Oscillation (ENSO) patterns, researchers were able
A recent study published in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Solid Earth has uncovered fascinating insights into the formation of the East Coast of the United States. This region, known as a “passive margin” in geological terms, played a crucial role during the breakup of the supercontinent Pangea and the opening of the Atlantic Ocean
Arizona’s scorching summer heat this year shattered records and shed light on the dire consequences of rising temperatures. From widespread power outages to a rise in heat-related deaths among vulnerable communities, the city of Phoenix became a national headline. The question on everyone’s mind was simple: How do people survive in such extreme conditions? However,
In a groundbreaking study, researchers from the University of Oxford and Trillium Technologies’ NIO.space have collaborated to develop an innovative tool that can automatically detect methane plumes on Earth. By utilizing machine learning techniques with hyperspectral data, this tool aims to identify and address excessive “super emitters” of methane. The implications of this research are
A recent study conducted by a team of environmental scientists at the University of Wollongong Faculty of Science, Medicine, and Health’s School of Earth, Atmospheric, and Life Sciences, in collaboration with a researcher from the University of New South Wales, has revealed an intriguing phenomenon: sea level rise is encouraging the expansion of mangrove forests
Existing consumption and production systems have long been known to be unsustainable. The depletion of natural resources to meet societal needs for food, shelter, energy, and health is a pressing issue that requires urgent attention. While researchers from various disciplines have endeavored to investigate ways to make these systems more sustainable, it is now crucial
The impact of aerosol particles on climate is heavily influenced by their capacity to hold water in the atmosphere, known as hygroscopicity. Research conducted by an international team of scientists from the Max Planck Institute for Chemistry (MPIC) and the Leibniz Institute for Tropospheric Research (TROPOS) has shed new light on the relationship between aerosol
The latest analysis published by the nonprofit Oxfam International has shed light on an alarming reality: the richest one percent of the global population is responsible for emitting the same amount of carbon as the world’s poorest two-thirds, encompassing roughly five billion people. This revelation raises pertinent questions about the equity of the fight against