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Coexisting carbon-bearing inclusions found in deep mantle wedge peridotite

A research team led by Prof. Xiao Yilin from the University of Science and Technology of China (USTC) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) discovered the first diamond-magnesite-methane coexisting multiphase carbon-bearing inclusions in deep mant.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgAug 23rd, 2023

Artemis IV: Gateway gadget fuels deep space dining

NASA engineers are working hard to ensure no astronaut goes hungry on the Artemis IV mission......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Healthier, happier, fairer: New research shows major life benefits from decarbonizing transport

With walking and cycling funding halved in the government's recently released National Land Transport Programme, and a weaker transport emissions reduction plan, the potential health benefits of a low-carbon transport system have hit a real speed bum.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Can we really reach net zero by 2050? A new report maps out Australia"s path in more detail than ever before

A zero-carbon mindset must "become the new normal" in Australia, according to a much-anticipated report from the federal government's independent climate advisory body......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

Northern elephant seals use deep-sea research sonar as dinner bell

Northern elephant seals were repeatedly captured on camera in the deep Pacific Ocean using sonar from an Ocean Networks Canada (ONC) observatory as a dinner bell to forage for their next fish feast, according to a new study led by University of Victo.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 5th, 2024

How plant coverage is affecting the Arctic carbon cycle

Researchers at Columbia University's Department of Earth and Environment Science have discovered new implications for the Arctic carbon cycle in the face of climate change. Their paper, published in Communications Biology, shows how differing plant c.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Soil treated with organic fertilizers stores more carbon, study finds

With carbon dioxide levels in the atmosphere increasing in recent decades, there is a growing urgency to find strategies for capturing and holding carbon......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Biochar doesn"t just store carbon—it stores water and boosts farmers" drought resilience

As the climate changes, large parts of southern Australia are projected to get drier. Extreme rains are also becoming more common......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Last voyage of an ocean drilling ship? Here"s why scientists don"t want to see the JOIDES Resolution mothballed

My favorite place in the world isn't a fixed location. It's the JOIDES Resolution, an internationally funded research ship that has spent its service life constantly on the move, from deep in the Antarctic to high in the Arctic......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Massive underwater eruption may preview deep-sea mining destruction 

Scientists are exploring the underwater aftermath of the 2022 Hunga eruption. Enlarge / Following the 2022 Hunga volcano eruption, a nearby hydrothermal vent was seen coated with a white mat of bacteria and surrounded by a thick.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Researchers create new tool to analyze embodied carbon in more than 1 million buildings in Chicago

The built environment—which includes the construction and operation of buildings, highways, bridges and other infrastructure—is responsible for close to 40% of the global greenhouse gas emissions contributing to climate change......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Scientists uncover hidden source of snow melt: Dark brown carbon

Wildfires leave potent climate heaters behind in their wake, particles that enhance the absorption of sunlight and warm the atmosphere. Dropped on snow like a wool poncho, these aerosols darken and decrease the surface reflectance of snowy places......»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

The Tineco Carpet ONE Cruiser will deep clean and flashdry your carpets with ease

The Tineco Carpet One Cruiser will deep clean carpets, rugs, and anything you throw at it. It has unique features that make cleaning faster and easier......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsSep 4th, 2024

Tropical forests face increased soil carbon loss due to climate change

Tropical forests account for more than 50% of the global terrestrial carbon sink, but climate change threatens to alter the carbon balance of these ecosystems......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Meta lobbied for child safety bill to blame Apple, but Apple’s own lobbying got it off the hook

Apple has its share of frenemies, and Meta is certainly one of them. Though the two companies have a mutually beneficial relationship, they have often found themselves in deep points of conflict. The latest drama? Per The Wall Street Journal, Meta lo.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Boosting glycerol"s value: A new process makes biodiesel more profitable

Biodiesel, a green alternative to conventional diesel, has been shown to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by up to 74%. Biodiesel is produced through transesterification, converting triglycerides into biodiesel and producing glycerol as a low-value by.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

The world"s fastest single-shot 2D imaging technique films ultrafast dynamics in flames

Candle flames and airplane engines produce tiny soot particles from polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) as their precursors, both of which are harmful to humans and the environment. These carbon-based particles are also common in space, making up.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 3rd, 2024

Industry and researchers call for action to tackle climate impact of organic, carbon-based chemicals

Industry experts and university researchers have joined together to ask the government to address the climate impact of organic, carbon-based chemicals......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

Healthy soils are good for your gut, brain and well-being, researcher says

Often overlooked, soil is one of our planet's largest living ecosystems and the foundation of our lives. It provides 95% of our food, supports global biodiversity and helps balance the climate by storing atmospheric carbon......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsSep 2nd, 2024

Promising antibiotic candidates discovered in microbes deep in the Arctic Sea

Antibiotics are the linchpin of modern medicine: without them, anyone with open wounds or needing to undergo surgery would be at constant risk of dangerous infections. Yet we continue to face a global antibiotics crisis, as more and more resistant st.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024

Lenovo just chopped $1,500 off this ThinkPad laptop for Labor Day

The Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon is a great laptop for business users and it's currently on sale now at Lenovo......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsAug 30th, 2024