Earth’s oceans weren’t always blue, scientists say
But while lifeless during that time, the planet was already covered by vast oceans dotted with hydrothermal vent systems that ...
The Cool Down on MSN15h
Scientists sound alarm over surprising new factor threatening Earth's food supply: 'These findings underscore the urgency'
A new study in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences journal revealed that microplastics could have a ...
Smithsonian Magazine on MSN17d
Microplastics Are Making Photosynthesis Harder for Plants—and That Could Slash Crop Yields, Study Suggests
On average, these little particles could reduce photosynthesis in plants and algae by up to 12 percent, according to the paper ...
Interesting Engineering on MSN2d
Could alien oceans be green: Earth’s past may hold the key to finding life elsewhere
Researchers have found that Earth’s first oceans may not have been blue at all like today. Instead, they may have gleamed in ...
Team discovers 'dark oxygen' on the seafloor
Children are always asking "Why?" As they experience things for the first time, it's natural to want to find out more. But as ...
New Research Suggests Earth’s First Oceans Weren’t Blue: They Were Green
Scientists have discovered evidence that Earth's oceans were once green, hinting that this could be a marker of early life, ...
Scientific American20d
Microplastics Are Messing with Photosynthesis in Plants
Microplastics can cut a plant’s ability to photosynthesize by up to 12 percent, new research shows microplastics are ...
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Microplastics Are Disrupting Photosynthesis, And The Impact Could Be Huge
Microplastic impacts varied across plant type and location, but average reductions in photosynthesis rates varied between ...
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These Plants Photosynthesize Deep in the Arctic Even When There’s No Light
The original version of this story appeared in Quanta Magazine. Most of life’s engines run on sunlight. Photons filter down through the atmosphere and are eagerly absorbed by light-powered ...