Image from Pixabay We all know the basic equation: hydrogen plus oxygen equals water. Now, scientists have taken it a step further, capturing the very first molecular-scale video of this iconic reaction. This breakthrough could ultimately pave the way for innovative methods to produce large quantities of drinking water. Palladium, a rare element, is a highly...
Credit: Pixabay Plants, whether in the ocean or on land, largely produce the oxygen essential for intelligent life as we know it through photosynthesis of carbon dioxide. However, new research suggests that depths with no light might generate oxygen without relying on living organisms. The authors of the study, published in Nature Geoscience, collected samples of...
Credit: Pixabay The levels of dissolved oxygen in the world's water bodies are dropping quickly, and scientists consider this a major threat to Earth's life support system. Much like atmospheric oxygen is crucial for animals, dissolved oxygen (DO) is key for the health of aquatic ecosystems, whether in freshwater or marine environments. Given that billions of...
Studies of marine shales and isotopic data from the Great Oxidation Event period reveal dynamic oxygen fluctuations in Earth’s early atmosphere and oceans, highlighting the prolonged and complex nature of this critical evolutionary stage. Recent findings indicate that Earth's "Great Oxidation Event" unfolded over a span of 200 million years. Fresh research underscores the intricate nature...
Planet Venus. Credit: Unsplash. For the first time, oxygen atoms have been identified in the dayside atmosphere of Venus, free from being part of larger molecules. This revelation not only marks a significant advancement in our understanding of Venus but also paves the way for future missions to the enigmatic planet. Revised Text For the first time...
Credit: Pixaobay A study led by Penn State reveals that rivers are experiencing more rapid warming and oxygen loss compared to oceans. The research, published in the journal Nature Climate Change, indicates that out of approximately 800 rivers studied, 87% showed warming trends, and 70% exhibited oxygen loss. According to the study, river systems, especially in...
The pivotal component in EPFL's innovative solar hydrogen reactor is the parabolic dish. EPFL engineers have successfully constructed and examined a solar reactor capable of harnessing sunlight and water to produce hydrogen gas. This system not only exhibits exceptional efficiency in hydrogen generation but also effectively utilizes the byproducts of oxygen and heat. Hydrogen has a...
The distributions and sizes of lithium peroxide on the end surfaces of C-AAO electrodes and inside them. Credit: Prof. TAN Peng's team With a high power density, Li-O2 batteries have become a state-of-the-art battery Innovation. Inside the Li-O2 battery, the generation and disintegration of the discharged product solid lithium peroxide (Li2O2) have a significant impact...
Researchers have carried out experiments on a parabolic flight to examine the efficiency of oxygen-evolving electrolysis on the Moon and Mars. Researchers Bethany Lomax and Gunter Just conducting experiments on a parabolic flight. Credit: Manchester University The discovery from the Universities of Manchester and Glasgow is stated to supply beneficial insights into establishing human habitats far...
Legume Root nodules colored pink by leghaemoglobin and caused by a symbiotic relationship between the plant and beneficial bacteria. Credit: John Innes Centre The discovery of the genetics inside legume plants that manage the production of an oxygen-carrying molecule essential to their relationship with nitrogen-fixing bacteria is a significant breakthrough in the field of sustainable...
