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...
The Ocean Cleanup's Boyan Slat with an EcoRecord, which is made using a mix of plastic waste recovered from a river in Guatemala and recycled plastic bottles instead of vinyl, and will be the headline act for a limited-edition release of Coldplay's upcoming albumThe Ocean CleanupMarine plastic waste is a significant issue, but for...
Credit: DepositphotosA new study has confirmed that Earth's inner core rotation has indeed slowed, raising questions about the central dynamics of our planet and potential impacts on us.Researchers from the University of Southern California (USC) believe this alteration in the core’s rotation might slightly lengthen our days, though only by fractions of a second—so...
Credit: DepositphotosBy directing some attention from space to Earth, NASA aids ecologists in safeguarding endangered species such as tigers and elephants using its advanced satellites.Currently, habitat loss poses the greatest threat to global species. As human populations surge, we transform more wilderness and consume increasing resources, making large species like tigers and elephants particularly...
The Class 3 Clearbot features an 8-hour battery plus solar panels, 500 kg on onboard trash storage and a specialized cutter for clipping and extracting invasive weedsClear RoboticsClear Robotics is broadening its array of self-operating marine garbage collectors. The Class 3 vessel offers increased onboard storage and the potential to tow barges, enabling extended...
The fungus Parengyodontium album has been found to break down polyethylene waste in the marine environment at a rate of around 0.05% per dayCredit: DepositphotosIt's evident that we have a significant plastic waste problem, but various initiatives aim to curb it while also addressing the existing pollution. Nature is also stepping in, as scientists have discovered...
President Joe Biden speaks at an Earth Day event on April 22, 2024 in Triangle, VA. (Photo by Samuel Corum/Sipa USA)The US government is aiming to support carbon offsets by endorsing industry-led efforts to reform a market that has faced increasing criticism.The Biden administration has introduced a set of principles to define “high-integrity” carbon...
Two images of a wheat spike. The top image is a spike from an alog1 mutant, with additional spikelets highlighted in pink. The bottom image is a normal spike from a plant without the edited gene. Credit: University of AdelaideScientists have uncovered new insights into the role of a well-known wheat gene, Photoperiod-1 (Ppd-1),...
Credit: DepositphotosA new study anticipates a worsening global water scarcity scenario, projecting that by 2100, as much as 66% of the population could be impacted, particularly in regions of the Global South.This highlights the urgent necessity to address both the quantity and quality of water in forthcoming water management strategies.Conducted by researchers at Utrecht...
Scientists have been fertilizing microalgae "crops" with feces from farmed mealwormsDALL-EIn the pursuit of eco-friendly protein sources surpassing traditional livestock, insects and microalgae emerge as leading contenders. Recently, scientists have developed a technique that utilizes waste from insects as nourishment for microalgae.The United Nations' Food and Agricultural Organization highlights that meat production contributes to...
