Researchers issue warning after unprecedented findings in volcanic range: 'Our results highlight the significance'

"Our results highlight the significance of exploring interactions between low and high-temperature weathering in volcanic ...

Scientists discover concerning phenomenon that might disrupt vital food chains: 'Could have long-term implications'

Rising global temperatures remains one of the driving forces behind glacier retreat. If human-caused carbon pollution ...

Tiny diatoms, big climate impact: How microscopic skeletons rapidly shape ocean chemistry

If you know what diatoms are, it's probably because of their beauty. These single-celled algae found on the ocean floor have ...
AZoM

Characterizing Microplastics with Raman Microspectroscopy Techniques

When combined with automated particle analysis equipment, Raman microspectroscopy can provide high-throughput quantification ...

Weathering of the Southern Andes plays a critical role in balancing CO₂ emissions

The towering peaks of the Southern Andes are not just shaping the skyline of South America—they are also quietly influencing ...

Life after death: How earthworms keep facilitating carbon capture

Earthworms don't stop shaping soil processes when they die. A new study shows they can still help store carbon in the soil, even after death. "This is quite surprising," says lead author Tullia ...
Science Daily

Study reveals new clues about how 'Earth's thermostat' controls climate

Rocks, rain and carbon dioxide help control Earth's climate over thousands of years -- like a thermostat -- through a process called weathering. A new study may improve our understanding of how this ...
JSTOR Daily

Rapid Soil Production and Weathering in the Southern Alps, New Zealand

Evaluating conflicting theories about the influence of mountains on carbon dioxide cycling and climate requires understanding weathering fluxes from tectonically uplifting landscapes. The lack of soil ...