Scientists persuade volcanoes to tell their stories
Every volcano has a story, but, until now, most of these stories were shrouded in mystery.
Earth Sciences
Jun 23, 2015
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Chemical Geology
Flying fish – from Africa to the Amazon
(Phys.org) —Scientists have uncovered the natural fertiliser contained within Saharan dust that plays an important role in the health of the Amazon rainforest when it is blown across the Atlantic: fish bone.
Earth Sciences
Sep 25, 2014
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Exploring the deep sea as a new source of rare earth elements
Rare earth elements (REEs), like lanthanum and cerium, are vital components in many everyday and emerging technologies, including smartphones, hard disks and clean energy. However, as concerns about the environmental impact ...
Earth Sciences
Jul 7, 2022
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Position-specific isotope effects in butane—a new geochemical tracer
Position-specific isotope analysis (PSIA) is a technique that measures the isotope composition of a certain position in a molecule. It can provide valuable information of the formation mechanisms of a molecule.
Analytical Chemistry
Jan 25, 2021
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How are local dry lakes impacting air quality and human health?
The Great Salt Lake reached historic low levels in recent years and continues to dry as a result of drought and water diversions. As water levels decrease, the exposed area of dry lakebed increases, creating major sources ...
Environment
Dec 10, 2019
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Natural deposits of helium gas could help aid the safe production of shale or coal gas, research suggests
Natural deposits of helium gas – best known for its use in party balloons – could help aid the safe production of shale or coal gas, research suggests.
Environment
Sep 29, 2017
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Study highlights formation of beachrock in resisting climate-induced sea level rises
Microorganisms play a crucial role in forming beachrock, a type of rock that forms on the beach and protects low-lying reef islands from erosion, a new study involving University of Queensland research has revealed.
Environment
May 31, 2017
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The role of microorganisms in industrial gold processing
Special 'nugget-producing' bacteria may hold the key to more efficient processing of gold ore, mine tailings and recycled electronics, as well as aid in exploration for new deposits, University of Adelaide research has shown.
Earth Sciences
Apr 28, 2017
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New study highlights valuable tool for studying living and extinct animals
University of Cincinnati scientists are reporting a significant finding that could open up entirely new explorations in the fields of ecology and paleoecology.
Archaeology
Sep 23, 2015
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Only above-water microbes play a role in cave development
Only the microbes located above the water's surface contribute to the development of hydrogen-sulfide-rich caves, suggests an international team of researchers. Since 2004, researchers have been studying the Frasassi cave ...
Earth Sciences
Sep 2, 2015
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