Researchers found that microbial communities can stimulate decomposition of both fresh and old organic matter, with significant implications for the marine carbon cycle. The study suggests that increased input of fresh organic matter due to climate change could lead to a disproportionate effect on degradation of refractory organic matter.
SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 22, 2024
Research found that during severe droughts, agricultural reservoirs in Korea's southern region experienced increased total organic carbon concentrations. The study suggests that these reservoirs may shift from carbon storage to carbon sources, emitting carbon into the atmosphere. This finding highlights the need for integrated environm...
SourcePohang University of Science & Technology (POSTECH)·JournalWater Research·DateMay 20, 2024
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Soil carbon dioxide emissions are more sensitive to climate warming in permafrost-collapsed areas, releasing about 5.5 times more CO2 than non-collapsed areas. The study found that thermokarst formation increases the temperature sensitivity of CO2 release.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeMeta-analysis·DateApr 30, 2024
Researchers at Linköping University discovered a specific reaction called oxidative dearomatisation that transforms biomolecules into millions of diverse molecules, making organic matter resistant to degradation. This process explains the substantial organic carbon sinks on our planet, reducing atmospheric carbon dioxide levels.
Scientists used lithium isotope data to show that continental clay export promoted organic carbon burial and thus atmospheric oxygenation during the Cambrian period. This finding challenges traditional views on marine oxygen levels during this time, suggesting a complex interplay between oceanic and atmospheric processes.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalScience Advances·TypeMeta-analysis·DateApr 11, 2024
A recent study published in Science reveals a vast store of global soil inorganic carbon (SIC) amounting to 2,305 billion tons, surpassing vegetation's combined carbon content. This 'hidden pool' is vulnerable to environmental changes, posing significant risks to ecosystem functions and climate change mitigation strategies.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalScience·DateApr 11, 2024
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Scientists have developed a new method to estimate soil organic carbon in the US, providing a more accurate benchmark for policymakers. The study reveals how environmental variables affect soil organic carbon and offers insights into mitigating climate change through sustainable land management practices.
SourceEmory University·JournalJournal of Geophysical Research Biogeosciences·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateApr 2, 2024
A research team has synthesized a cutting-edge manganese-fluorine catalyst with exceptional oxidizing power, capable of extracting electrons from compounds. The catalyst facilitates efficient electron loss from toxic toluene derivatives, marking a significant breakthrough in catalytic research.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalJACS·DateMar 7, 2024
Scientists at Nagoya University have created a new material based on fullerene indanones (FIDO) to enhance the durability of next-generation solar cells. The new material is more efficient, stable, and lightweight than conventional silicon solar cells, making it suitable for vertical installations.
SourceNagoya University·JournalJournal of the American Chemical Society·DateFeb 22, 2024
Researchers at UNIST have achieved a significant breakthrough in organic semiconductor synthesis by synthesizing a novel molecule called BNBN anthracene. This derivative exhibits unique properties, including precise modulation of electronic properties without structural changes.
SourceUlsan National Institute of Science and Technology(UNIST)·JournalAngewandte Chemie International Edition·DateDec 29, 2023
A clay mineral called smectite, formed through plate tectonics, efficiently traps organic carbon and could help buffer global warming. Smectite's accordion-textured folds effectively trap dead organisms, preventing them from being consumed by microbes.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalNature Geoscience·DateNov 30, 2023
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Researchers use rhenium as a proxy for carbon to quantify the rate of fossil carbon dioxide release into the atmosphere. The study found that high rates of carbon breakdown persist from mountaintop to floodplain, offering valuable insights into the planet's history and response to climate challenges.
SourceRice University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 14, 2023
A study by the University of Córdoba found that ground cover reduces erosion, runoff, and organic carbon loss in Mediterranean olive groves. The research showed a significant decrease in carbon loss of up to 76.4% compared to conventional tillage.
SourceUniversity of Córdoba·JournalSoil and Tillage Research·TypeRandomized controlled/clinical trial·DateOct 11, 2023
Researchers will track how key minerals form in a watershed to build a fuller picture of the processes that allow soil to store carbon as organic matter. Understanding these mechanisms can help develop practices and incentives for a carbon market economy, potentially harnessing Earth's natural mechanisms to combat climate change.
Researchers at Hokkaido University have discovered a mechanism for carbon atoms to come together on the surface of interstellar ice grains, producing complex organic molecules. This process occurs at temperatures above 30 Kelvin and may have played a role in the origin of life on Earth.
SourceHokkaido University·JournalNature Astronomy·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 14, 2023
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Researchers have discovered clues about Antarctica's ice sheet formation in Mississippi mud, suggesting a 300,000-year brake on climate cooling. The study provides new insights into the Eocene-Oligocene transition, a significant climate event that had a major impact on Earth's history.
SourceUniversity of Birmingham·JournalNature Communications·DateAug 21, 2023
A new UCF project aims to examine a method to keep carbon from escaping soils and trapping heat in Earth's atmosphere. Researchers will focus on histosols in the Everglades Agricultural Area, adding fine minerals to prevent carbon release.
Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis discovered that wildfires emit dark brown carbon, a potent climate-warming particle that absorbs solar radiation. This finding has broad implications for climate models and highlights the need to revise existing approaches to account for the unexpected effects of brown carbon.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 7, 2023
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A team of researchers at Texas A&M University has developed a new model to accurately measure ancient ocean temperatures using clumped isotopes. By understanding the reordering process, they were able to identify the role of water as an accelerator in resetting clumped isotope temperatures.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalScience Advances·DateAug 1, 2023
A new study reveals evidence of diverse organic material on Mars, with signals consistent with molecules linked to aqueous processes. The findings suggest the existence of several distinct reservoirs of potential organic compounds, which may have persisted on Mars for a far more extended period than previously thought.
A decade-long study reveals that warmer temperatures lead to significant loss of organic compounds in deep forest soils, affecting carbon sequestration. This finding has implications for natural carbon sinks and soil management practices.
SourceDOE/Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 14, 2023
A new study maps Australia's terrestrial and blue carbon soils, revealing the continent holds 27.9 gigatonnes of carbon, equivalent to 700 times annual electricity emissions. The research emphasizes the need to protect key ecosystems threatened by human activities and climate change.
SourceCurtin University·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 1, 2023
New research from Bigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences reveals that coccolithophores can survive in low-light conditions by taking up dissolved organic forms of carbon. This finding challenges current understanding of the biological and alkalinity pumps driving carbon transport in the ocean.
SourceBigelow Laboratory for Ocean Sciences·JournalScience Advances·DateMay 24, 2023
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A new review of research suggests that applying biochar to agricultural fields can reduce greenhouse gas emissions, particularly nitrous oxide and methane. The study found that biochar can store carbon in stable forms for thousands of years, making it a promising technology for achieving negative emissions.
SourceOhio State University·JournalJournal of Environmental Quality·TypeCase study·DateMay 23, 2023
A Bangor University paper quantifies the carbon benefits of ending bottom trawling, finding only a small fraction of seabed carbon reacts to disturbance. The study challenges the validity of previous claims and suggests using 'carbon credits' for banning trawling may actually increase overall CO2 emissions.
SourceBangor University·JournalNature·TypeCommentary/editorial·DateMay 10, 2023
Researchers used an advanced ecosystem model to assess the impacts of winter cover cropping on soil organic carbon accumulation. They found that growing cover crops can increase SOC by 0.33 megagrams per hectare per year and that SOC benefits can be improved through increasing cover crop biomass.
SourceUniversity of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign Institute for Sustainability, Energy, and Environment·JournalGlobal Change Biology·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateMay 8, 2023
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Horodyskia, a fossil with uniform size and spacing, is among the oldest multicellular macroorganisms. Its fossils suggest coenocytism and simple clonal coloniality, challenging previous interpretations.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalCommunications Biology·TypeMeta-analysis·DateApr 20, 2023
A study by University of Cologne researchers found that 25-35% of permafrost's organic carbon is bound to mineral particles, making it harder for microorganisms to utilize. This complex binding process affects the release of greenhouse gases from thawing permafrost.
SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 20, 2023
Scientists have detected uracil and nicotinic acid in asteroid Ryugu samples collected by the Hayabusa2 spacecraft. The discovery suggests that important building blocks for life were created in space and delivered to Earth via meteorites, supporting current theories on the source of nucleobases.
SourceHokkaido University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateMar 21, 2023
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A new study published in Biogeosciences suggests that agricultural soil erosion may actually create an organic carbon sink, rather than a source. The researchers argue that the 'geomorphic OC pump' transfers organic carbon from the atmosphere to upland soils, which can be stored in sedimentary environments.
SourceEuropean Geosciences Union·JournalBiogeosciences·TypeLiterature review·DateFeb 16, 2023
Scientists at Tokyo Institute of Technology developed a new synthesis method that allows the introduction of multiple B- and Si-containing groups into aromatic nitrogen heterocycles. This breakthrough unlocks the creation of versatile platforms for organic compounds relevant to medicinal chemistry. The approach enables the production o...
SourceTokyo Institute of Technology·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 7, 2023
Plant biochemists have discovered a new level of regulation in the biochemical machinery that plants use to convert organic carbon into aromatic compounds. The research reveals new strategies for controlling plant biochemistry, including genetic tools to precisely control which compounds get produced in different parts of a plant.
SourceDOE/Brookhaven National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 11, 2023
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Researchers developed a new approach to determine the rate of organic carbon burial in marine sediments, using data from deep-sea drilling sites. This method provides more accurate results than traditional isotope calculations, revealing higher rates of carbon sequestration during warm periods and lower rates during cooling intervals.
SourceMARUM - Center for Marine Environmental Sciences, University of Bremen·JournalNature·DateJan 4, 2023
Two new studies examine the nature of China and Tibet's dynamics and a possible global organic carbon record. A model for natural avalanches also presents findings on long-lived postcollisional exhumation and cooling, while a novel technique is used to reconstruct paleohydrology from fluvial-deltaic deposits.
SourceGeological Society of America·JournalGeological Society of America Bulletin·DateJan 4, 2023
A new study reveals that climate warming can reduce the burial of organic carbon beneath the ocean, leading to increased atmospheric carbon release. Researchers analyzed over 50 years of seafloor sediment cores, finding a significant decrease in organic carbon burial during certain periods, particularly during the mid-Miocene era.
SourceRice University·JournalNature·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJan 4, 2023
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Researchers at West Virginia University are exploring a new approach to produce clean hydrogen fuel using low-tech organic materials. They aim to create efficient and economically viable gasification systems that can transform biomass into ultrapure hydrogen, reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
New research reveals a relationship between virus concentration and organic carbon in wastewater treatment plant effluents. The study found that viruses can affect the concentration of organic carbon, leading to potential negative impacts on aquatic ecosystems nearby.
SourceChalmers University of Technology·JournalWater Research X·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 27, 2022
Researchers found that the Southern cattail plant can scavenge up to 34 times more manganese from contaminated soil than other plants. The study suggests its potential for sustainable rehabilitation of areas affected by iron mine tailings, demonstrating its high efficiency in phytoremediation.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalJournal of Cleaner Production·DateSep 15, 2022
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A study comparing Ohio nature reserves and high-input agricultural lands found that nature reserves can store significantly more carbon. The researchers analyzed soil organic carbon storage, quality, and lability in these two types of land uses.
A team of researchers has discovered a wide range of nitriles, key molecular precursors for life, in the interstellar molecular cloud G+0.693-0.027 near the Milky Way center. The study provides important insights into the chemical ingredients available in the nebula that give rise to our planetary system.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Astronomy and Space Sciences·TypeObservational study·DateJul 8, 2022
Researchers from the University of Arizona suggest that dying stars can forge carbon nanotubes in the envelopes of dust and gas surrounding them. This process involves the spontaneous formation of carbon nanotubes, which are highly structured rod-like molecules consisting of multiple layers of carbon sheets.
SourceUniversity of Arizona·JournalThe Journal of Physical Chemistry A·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 16, 2022
Researchers discovered that copper availability affects the release of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas. When copper is not available, microbes release more harmful gases instead of nitrogen, which makes up 78% of Earth's atmosphere. By adding metal to natural systems, it may mitigate nitrous oxide release.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalGeochimica et Cosmochimica Acta·TypeExperimental study·DateJun 15, 2022
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A new study provides a globally consistent dataset identifying opportunities for increased carbon storage on land to address the climate crisis. The research offers an actionable framework for facilitating climate-smart restoration land management strategies, with forests and soils showing significant potential for expanding land-based...
SourceWoodwell Climate Research Center·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateMay 30, 2022
The UN Convention to Combat Desertification's Global Land Outlook 2 report warns that up to 40% of the planet's land is degraded, threatening half of humanity and roughly 1/2 of world GDP. The report offers hundreds of practical ways to restore land and ecosystem health.
SourceUnited Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD)·TypeLiterature review·DateApr 27, 2022
Colorado State University researchers have developed a system that creates renewable energy while diverting waste from landfills, producing valuable products like sustainable aviation fuel and cleaning solvents. The ReSOURCE system can offset the carbon dioxide equivalent of 6.2 million cars a year.
Researchers at University of Illinois develop new method to accurately estimate soil organic carbon using airborne and satellite hyperspectral sensing. The study leverages machine learning algorithms with a comprehensive soil spectral library, enabling large-scale monitoring of surface soil organic carbon.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·JournalRemote Sensing of Environment·DateMar 1, 2022
Researchers developed a novel coating material based on methylene blue dye to mitigate the polysulfide shuttling effect in lithium-sulfur batteries, improving their durability and electrochemical performance. This breakthrough could lead to the widespread adoption of sustainable energy storage systems.
SourcePusan National University·JournalChemical Engineering Journal·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 7, 2022
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QUT researchers explore using organic transistors as wearable health sensors, promising comfortable wearability and efficient monitoring. The technology has the potential to revolutionize healthcare with applications in electrophysiology, neuron stimulation, and more.
SourceQueensland University of Technology·JournalAdvanced Materials·TypeLiterature review·DateFeb 3, 2022
A study found that thawing permafrost in the Arctic releases large amounts of previously unaccounted-for carbon dioxide, amplifying global warming. The research team determined that up to 80% of this CO2 comes from ancient organic matter and 18% from inorganic sources.
SourceUniversity of Cologne·JournalFrontiers in Earth Science·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 28, 2022
A recent study used an eddy-resolving ocean model to analyze the seasonal changes in phytoplankton photosynthesis and storage of fixed carbon in the South China Sea. The research found that the biological carbon pump and microbial carbon pump play significant roles in sequestrating organic carbon.
SourceScience China Press·JournalScience China Earth Sciences·DateJan 7, 2022
A recent study by Dr. Henrik Svensmark and colleagues reveals a close connection between supernovae occurrence and the burial of organic matter in sediments on Earth. The correlation indicates that supernovae are essential for life's existence, with high nutrient concentrations leading to increased bioproductivity and oxygen production.
SourceTechnical University of Denmark·JournalGeophysical Research Letters·DateJan 5, 2022
Researchers at West Virginia University aim to develop more precise predictions about the role of individual soil microorganisms in the carbon cycle. They will use stable isotope probing to track carbon uptake and characterize the function of microbes in their natural communities.
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A new study finds that controlled burning can stabilize or increase soil carbon, offering a method to maximize carbon storage. By manipulating fires, ecosystems can store huge amounts of carbon when the frequency and intensity are just right. This approach may help maintain natural ecosystem processes.
SourceUniversity of Cambridge·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 23, 2021
Scientists have created a versatile carbon-loaded shellac ink suitable for disposable printed electronics. The ink achieves high electrical conductivity while maintaining stability and biodegradability. Its practical applications include conductive tracks and sensor elements in sustainable devices.
SourceSwiss Federal Laboratories for Materials Science and Technology (EMPA)·JournalScientific Reports·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 20, 2021
Researchers at the University of Malaga have developed a new version of organic electronics that can manage energy consumption more efficiently. The technology, known as spintronics, uses carbon-based molecules to expand electronic material versatility and functionality.
SourceUniversity of Malaga·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 10, 2021
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Researchers from Ruhr-University Bochum found that adding organic carbon substances like ethanol and glucose can improve nitrate degradation in groundwater. Temperature played a significant role in selecting the most effective substance.
SourceRuhr-University Bochum·JournalWater Resources Research·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 1, 2021
Researchers at Cornell University developed a novel method to track microbes and understand their role in processing soil carbon. The study found that different types of bacteria have varying strategies for assimilating carbon, categorized into guilds based on their access to food.
SourceCornell University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateNov 22, 2021
Researchers found that warmer soil releases less carbon, but coarse-textured soils are more vulnerable to climate change. The study's findings highlight the importance of understanding soil types and their impact on carbon storage.
SourceUniversity of Exeter·JournalNature Communications·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateNov 18, 2021
A team of scientists at MBARI has developed an autonomous robotic rover, Benthic Rover II, to study the deep sea's role in cycling carbon. The rover provides long-term monitoring of the coupling between the water column and seafloor, critical for predicting climate change impacts.
SourceMonterey Bay Aquarium Research Institute·JournalScience Robotics·DateNov 3, 2021
Researchers at GFZ found that undisturbed meandering sections of a river deposit and reabsorb organic carbon, transporting it into the sea. In contrast, straight river sections only pass through suspended particles, with carbon decomposing to CO2 by microorganisms.
SourceGFZ GeoForschungsZentrum Potsdam, Helmholtz Centre·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 29, 2021
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