The world’s oceans are home to a rich diversity of marine life, with countless creatures that settle, spawn, dig, or feed on the seafloor. These creatures not only play a vital role in maintaining the ecological balance of the oceans but also have a direct impact on the shape and formation of the ocean floor.
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Carbon capture and sequestration (CCS) is a process aimed at reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels in order to combat climate change. While CCS is a crucial tool for decarbonizing the U.S. economy, there are numerous barriers that hinder the development, approval, and implementation of geologic sequestration sites. These barriers include the need for appropriate geologic
The magnitude 6.8 Al Haouz earthquake in Morocco, which occurred on September 8, remains a topic of interest and concern for scientists. Researchers from the U.S. Geological Survey’s National Earthquake Information Center (NEIC) have conducted a thorough analysis of the earthquake, shedding light on its magnitude, depth, and potential impact. This article aims to provide
Ice recovered from high tropical mountains has provided scientists with valuable information about Earth’s past climate changes. Through a study led by scientists at The Ohio State University, it was discovered that oxygen-stable isotope records stored in tropical mountain glacier ice cores can offer a distinct paleoclimate history of the middle and upper troposphere. By
Electric vehicles (EVs) have been hailed as a solution to reduce air pollution and improve public health. While it is true that EV ownership is higher in wealthier neighborhoods compared to disadvantaged ones, a new study by UCLA reveals that EVs do have positive effects on air quality across all communities. However, the study also
When it comes to volcanic hazard assessment, understanding the behavior of dormant volcanoes is of utmost importance. The ability of a volcano to erupt after tens of thousands of years of dormancy raises critical questions and can pose a previously unrecognized threat to its surrounding areas. A recent study conducted by Hungarian scientists sheds light
In recent years, climate change has contributed to various weather extremes, including heavy precipitation and cold waves. As a result, a new study has identified a potentially growing natural hazard in the north: frostquakes. These seismic events are caused by the rapid freezing of water in the ground and could become more common due to
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
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