Geochemistry News
November 24, 2024
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Nov. 21, 2024 — Researchers have reported the discovery of a previously unknown compound in chloraminated drinking water. Inorganic chloramines are commonly used to disinfect drinking water to safeguard public health from diseases like cholera and typhoid ...
Nov. 21, 2024 — Scientists have developed a new protective coating that significantly extends the life of perovskite solar cells, making them more practical for applications outside the ...
Nov. 21, 2024 — The fact that plastics pollute the environment and generate problems has been well-researched in many areas. However, there is little information on the impacts of plastics on climate and biodiversity. Researchers have analyzed the impacts of ...
Nov. 21, 2024 — Chlorophyll (a naturally occurring pigment involved in photosynthesis)-inspired molecules hold promise for developing next-generation light-harvesting materials. However, achieving precise control ...
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Nov. 20, 2024 — A new study demonstrates a way to diminish the impact that tires have on the environment when they can no longer be used on vehicles. The process upgrades 6PPD -- a useful but environmentally harmful ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Residential garden produce grown near the Fayetteville Works fluorochemical plant can expose those who consume it to per- and polyfluoroalkyl ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Typically, closely related animal species have difficulty coexisting because they are competing for similar resources. Despite eating the same figs, ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Mortality attributable to air pollution and extreme temperatures is a major concern, and it is expected to heighten in the future. An international ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Scientists discovered a stretch of DNA in both C3 plants, like wheat and soybeans, and C4 plants, like corn and sorghum, that is responsible for ...
Nov. 20, 2024 — Chemists have developed a novel way to capture and convert carbon dioxide into methane, suggesting that future gas emissions could be converted into an alternative fuel using electricity from ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Herbal medicine is difficult to produce on an industrial scale. A team of bioengineers have now manipulated the cellular machinery in a species of yeast so that one such molecule can now be produced ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — A new study sheds light on a potential link between exposure to certain everyday chemicals during pregnancy and the development of asthma in ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Researchers have developed a new method of growing organic crystals that can be used for energy-harvesting ...
Nov. 19, 2024 — Researchers have developed a new crystalline material that can harvest water from fog without any energy input. The design of the novel type of smart ...
Earlier Headlines
Nov. 18, 2024 — Using zero liquid discharge to increase water recovery from desalination is an emerging method to combat water scarcity, but is expensive, energy-intensive and comes with environmental risks. ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Phosphorus, a nutrient in soil essential for sustaining most forms of life, is increasingly disappearing from land as it is washed into waterways throughout the United States, according to a new ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Alongside carbon dioxide, methane is a key driver of global warming. To detect and monitor the climate pollutants in the atmosphere precisely, scientists have developed an advanced laser technology. ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — A new study found that specific insecticides, called neonicotinoids, were found at high concentrations in some ground and surface water sources that could affect drinking ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — Through the intricate study of lava tubes -- caves formed following volcanic eruptions when lava cools down -- an international team of researchers has uncovered clues about Earth's ancient ...
Nov. 18, 2024 — An international group of authors who developed the science behind net zero demonstrate that relying on 'natural carbon sinks' like forests and oceans to offset ongoing CO2 emissions from ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — Forests provide biodiversity, ecosystem functions, income and much more. How can these diverse and seemingly diverging demands be met? An international research team addressed this question by ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — Scientists create biodiesel with electrocatalysis and ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — Capturing carbon dioxide from the hot industrial exhaust of cement and steel plants requires cooling the exhaust from around 200 C to 60 C so that liquid amines can react with the CO2. Chemists have ...
Nov. 14, 2024 — By probing chemical processes observed in the Earth's hot mantle, scientists have started developing a library of basalt-based spectral signatures that not only will help reveal the composition ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — Researchers have developed an innovative electrochemical reactor to extract lithium from natural brine solutions, offering a promising approach to address the growing demand for lithium used in ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — Planktonic foraminifera are tiny marine organisms, which are essential to the ocean's carbon cycle. A recent study reveals that these populations are shrinking at an alarming rate due to ocean ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — A new electrode design developed at MIT boosts the efficiency of electrochemical reactions that turn carbon dioxide into ethylene and other ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — Extreme weather from climate change, including droughts and heavy rains, may increase the risk of nitrates from fertilizers ending up in ...
Nov. 13, 2024 — How much land, water, and other resources does our lifestyle require? And how can we adapt this lifestyle to stay within the limits of what the Earth can give? A new article tackles these ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Global carbon emissions from fossil fuels have reached a record high in 2024, according to new ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Coral larvae reduce their metabolism and increase nitrogen uptake to resist bleaching in high temperatures, according to a new ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — A new study finds that limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius is still possible, but some countries require support to meet their climate responsibilities. An 'additional carbon ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — An interdisciplinary team of researchers has developed a machine learning framework that uses limited water quality samples to predict which inorganic pollutants are likely to be present in a ...
Nov. 12, 2024 — Using data from historic ship measurements and Argo floats, researchers introduced a machine learning technique that improves assessment and analysis of the ocean's declining oxygen ...
Monday, November 18, 2024
- Modeling and Analysis Reveals Technological, Environmental Challenges to Increasing Water Recovery from Desalination
- American Soil Losing More Nutrients for Crops Due to Heavier Rainstorms
- Ytterbium Thin-Disk Lasers Pave the Way for Sensitive Detection of Atmospheric Pollutants
- New Study Investigates Insecticide Contamination in Minnesota's Water
- New Research Explores Volcanic Caves, Advancing the Search for Life on Mars
- Redefining Net Zero Will Not Stop Global Warming
Thursday, November 14, 2024
- Diverse and Diverging Demands on Forests in Germany
- Novel Electro-Biodiesel a More Efficient, Cleaner Alternative to Existing Alternatives
- Breakthrough in Capturing 'hot' CO2 from Industrial Exhaust
- Scientists Compile Library for Evaluating Exoplanet Water
Wednesday, November 13, 2024
- 'Game Changer' In Lithium Extraction: Researchers Develop Novel Electrochemical Reactor
- Climate Change Threatens Key Ocean Plankton Groups
- Engineers Make Converting CO2 Into Useful Products More Practical
- Extreme Weather Accelerates Nitrate Pollution in Groundwater
- Can We Live on Our Planet Without Destroying It?
Tuesday, November 12, 2024
- Fossil Fuel CO2 Emissions Increase Again in 2024
- Young Coral Use Metabolic Tricks to Resist Bleaching
- Possible to Limit Climate Change to 1.5°C, If EU and 17 Other Countries Go Beyond Their Own Targets
- Machine Learning Predicts Highest-Risk Groundwater Sites to Improve Water Quality Monitoring
- Novel Machine Learning Techniques Measure Ocean Oxygen Loss More Accurately
Monday, November 11, 2024
- Fighting Microplastics for a Cleaner Future
- Carbon Recycling Instead of Plastic Trash
- Discovery Taps 'hot Carriers' For on-Demand, Emissions-Free Hydrogen and Catalyst Regeneration
- Secret Behind the Corpse Flower's Famous Stench
Friday, November 8, 2024
- Heartier Heinz? How Scientists Are Learning to Help Tomatoes Beat the Heat
- Greener and Cleaner: Yeast-Green Algae Mix Improves Water Treatment
- Nanoparticle Bursts Over the Amazon Rainforest
- Deep Ocean Clues to a Million-Year-Old Ice Age Puzzle Revealed in New Study
- Deep-Sea Corals Are Home to Previously Unknown Bacteria With Extremely Small Genomes
Thursday, November 7, 2024
- Insect-Killing Fungi Find Unexpected Harmony in War
- How to Improve and Accelerate Testing of Chemicals
- Hurricane Helene's Gravity Waves Revealed by NASA's AWE
- PFAS Removal Process Aims to Stamp out Pollution Ahead of Semiconductor Industry Growth
- Microplastics Impact Cloud Formation, Likely Affecting Weather and Climate
- Plastics Pollution Worsen the Impacts of All Planetary Boundaries
Wednesday, November 6, 2024
- How Gophers Brought Mount St. Helens Back to Life in One Day
- Earthquake Prediction Techniques Lend Quick Insight Into Strength, Reliability of Materials
Tuesday, November 5, 2024
- Groundbreaking Study Provides New Evidence of When Earth Was Slushy
- Researchers Develop Artificial Plants That Purify Indoor Air, Generate Electricity
- AI-Powered System Detects Toxic Gases With Speed and Precision
Monday, November 4, 2024
- Scientists Tackle Farm Nutrient Pollution With Sustainable, Affordable Designer Biochar Pellets
- The Secrets of Baseball's Magic Mud
- Domino Effect in the Amazon Region
- New Research Estimates Carbon Emissions from 22 Million Stream Reaches Across the US
- Cobalt-Copper Tandem Converts Carbon Dioxide to Ethanol
Friday, November 1, 2024
- Exposure to Particular Sources of Air Pollution Is Harmful to Children's Learning and Memory
- Scientists Examine How Wastewater Practices in Florida Keys Impact Water Quality
- Fueling Greener Aviation With Hydrogen
- Microplastics Increasing in Freshwater, Directly Related to Plastic Production
Thursday, October 31, 2024
- New Method Successfully Recycles Carbon Fiber Composite Into Reusable Materials
- How Life Began on Earth: Modeling Earth's Ancient Atmosphere
Wednesday, October 30, 2024
- Buried Alive: Carbon Dioxide Release from Magma Deep Beneath Ancient Volcanoes Was a Hidden Driver of Earth's Past Climate
- Some Wildfire Suppressants Contain Heavy Metals and Could Contaminate the Environment
- Solar-Powered Animal Cells
- Solving Interface Mystery in Organic Solar Cells Makes Them More Efficient
Tuesday, October 29, 2024
- Reactor Could Make Direct Air Capture More Energy Efficient
- Paving the Way for Harvesting and Storing Solar Energy Efficiently
- Scientist on Personal Mission to Improve Global Water Safety Makes Groundbreaking Discovery
- Dinosaurs Thrived After Ice, Not Fire, Says a New Study of Ancient Volcanism
Monday, October 28, 2024
- Invasive Plants Drive Homogenization of Soil Microbial Communities Across U.S.
- Quality Control in Artificial Photosynthesis: Validating Natural Antenna Mimicry
- Scientists Create Geochemical Fingerprints
Sunday, October 27, 2024
Friday, October 25, 2024
- Asthma and Fine Particulate Matter
- Advancement in 3D-Printed Concrete Promises Strength, Durability and Lower Carbon Emissions
- Invasive Silver Carp Reduce Movement in Chicago-Area Water
- Sliver of Cool Surface Water Helps the Ocean Absorb More Carbon
Thursday, October 24, 2024
- Gut Bacteria Transfer Genes to Disable Weapons of Their Competitors
- Plant Diversity Enhances Soil Carbon Retention
- Key to Low-Cost, Long-Lasting Renewable Batteries for Electric Vehicles
- Assessing the Real Climate Costs of Manufacturing
Wednesday, October 23, 2024
- Breathing Deep: A Metabolic Secret of Ethane-Consuming Archaea Unraveled
- Thread-Like, Flexible Thermoelectric Materials Applicable for Extreme Environments
- With 'electro-Agriculture,' Plants Can Produce Food in the Dark and With 94% Less Land, Bioengineers Say
- Capturing Carbon from the Air Just Got Easier
- Symbiosis in Ancient Corals
Tuesday, October 22, 2024
- Microplastics and PFAS: Combined Risk and Greater Environmental Harm
- Scientists Discover How Fungi Interact With Soil Actinomycetes
Monday, October 21, 2024
- New Ice Core Data Provides Insight Into Climate 'tipping Points' During the Last Ice Age
- What Happened When a Meteorite the Size of Four Mount Everests Hit Earth?
- Microbes Drove Methane Growth Between 2020 and 2022, Not Fossil Fuels
- Plant CO2 Uptake Rises by Nearly One Third in New Global Estimates
- Study Combines Woodchips and Biochar to Clean Water of Pharmaceuticals, Nutrients
- Scientists Unveil New Insights Into Air Pollution Formation
Friday, October 18, 2024
- Finding Could Help Turn Trees Into Affordable, Greener Industrial Chemicals
- Loss of 'nitrogen Fixers' Threatens Biodiversity, Ecosystems
Thursday, October 17, 2024
- Effects of Chemical Mixtures: Neurotoxic Effects Add Up
- New Method for Measuring Luminescence Lifetime Offers Breakthrough in Scientific Imaging
- Soil's Secret Language: Researchers Decode Plant-to-Fungi Communication
- Visible Light Energy Yields Two-for-One Deal When Added to CO2 Recycling Process
- Identifying the Genes That Viruses 'steal' From Ocean Microbes
- New Discovery Reveals How Diatoms Capture Carbon Dioxide So Effectively
- Concerning Levels of PFAS in Fish Miles Away from Large Contamination Source
- Engineers Unveil Breakthrough in Ultra-Clean Biofuel Technology
Wednesday, October 16, 2024
- Plastic Pollution Harms Bees, Review Finds
- Nitrogen Pollution and Rising Carbon Dioxide: A Joint Threat to Grassland Biodiversity?
Tuesday, October 15, 2024
- NASA, NOAA: Sun Reaches Maximum Phase in 11-Year Solar Cycle
- Simulated Mission to Mars: Survey of Lichen Species