Could lumpy metallic rocks in the deepest, darkest reaches of the ocean be making oxygen in the absence of sunlight?

A newly discovered mechanism could explain the shock finding last year that oxygen is produced by metallic nodules on the ...

Discover the connection between volcanic events and the rise of Earth's oxygen levels that enabled complex life to thrive.

A study explores how uranium isotopes in fossilized shark teeth could provide insights into historical ocean anoxia, with mixed results.

Sea levels surged in 2024, rising faster than expected due to warming oceans. Unlike previous years, where melting ice ...

Baby whale sharks remain one of the biggest mysteries in marine science, but new research suggests their birthplaces may be ...

Scientists found that volcanic eruptions triggered short-lived oxygen spikes before Earth's air became breathable.

It is widely believed that Earth's atmosphere has been rich in oxygen for about 2.5 billion years due to a relatively rapid increase in microorganisms capable of performing photosynthesis. Researchers ...

It is widely believed that Earth's atmosphere has been rich in oxygen for about 2.5 billion years due to a relatively rapid ...

species affected by low ocean oxygen levels, more acidic waters that affect shell growth, harmful algal blooms, and sea level rise, among others. “Now more than ever, the West Coast needs to ...