Researchers compiled a reference framework of isotope compositions indicating the type of diet for extant reptiles, providing a useful dataset to reconstruct the diet of fossil reptiles. The analysis showed that calcium isotope ratios are higher in insectivorous reptiles and lower in herbivores and carnivores.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalProceedings of the Royal Society B Biological Sciences·DateJan 8, 2025
A new study by UCL researchers found no lasting changes in the Earth's climate after two massive asteroid impacts around 35.65 million years ago. The impact craters left behind no evidence of a shift in climate over 150,000 years.
SourceUniversity College London·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateDec 4, 2024
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Scientists uncovered the first direct evidence that ancient Americans primarily relied on mammoth and other large animals for food. The study sheds light on both the rapid expansion of humans throughout the Americas and the extinction of large ice age mammals.
SourceUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks·JournalScience Advances·DateDec 4, 2024
The Eastern Tropical Pacific's Oxygen Deficient Zone (ODZ) expands and contracts every ten years, driven by Pacific decadal climate variability. This dynamic process has important consequences for marine ecosystems, as ODZs could respond quickly to climate changes.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Chemistry·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 28, 2024
The Guarani Aquifer, the world's largest cross-border groundwater reservoir, is being overused in São Paulo state, Brazil. The study found that rainwater is insufficient to replenish the aquifer due to increased water withdrawals for human activities.
SourceFundação de Amparo à Pesquisa do Estado de São Paulo·JournalIsotopes in Environmental and Health Studies·DateNov 26, 2024
The FRIB research team has identified a flaw in physics models of massive stars and supernovae, revealing inconsistencies with observational gamma-ray astronomy data. This discovery was made possible by the development of a new experimental method that enabled the team to study short-lived isotopes, including iron-60.
SourceMichigan State University Facility for Rare Isotope Beams·JournalNature Communications·DateNov 13, 2024
Scientists have discovered that adding carbon to metal nanoparticles makes them 200 times more active, which could lead to significant cost savings and improved efficiency in industrial processes. The discovery was made possible by precise measurements and simulations of the interaction between metal nanoparticles and a carbon substrate.
SourceVienna University of Technology·JournalACS Catalysis·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 11, 2024
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Researchers studied fermium isotopes with different neutron numbers, revealing a steady increase in nuclear charge radius across the neutron number 152. The experimental results confirmed theoretical predictions on nuclear shell effects and paved the way for further laser spectroscopic studies of heavy elements.
SourceInstitut Laue-Langevin·JournalNature·TypeExperimental study·DateOct 31, 2024
Researchers have introduced Tune-IMS, a technique that improves the precision of isochronous mass spectrometry for measuring short-lived atomic nuclei. The method has been successfully tested on several nuclides and has shown higher precision than previous IMS methods.
SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateOct 17, 2024
Researchers have synthesized a new plutonium isotope, plutonium-227, which is the first to be discovered by Chinese scientists. The study reveals the presence of shell closure in neptunium isotopes and sheds light on its robustness in plutonium isotopes.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalPhysical Review C·DateOct 11, 2024
A research team led by Dr. Franco Marcantonio found significant lead pollution in a Tibetan glacier starting in 1974, with highest levels between 2000 and 2007. The team traced the source of pollution to Chinese gasoline emissions containing lead until its phasedown after 2007.
SourceTexas A&M University·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateOct 10, 2024
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Researchers from Göttingen University identified the low crystallisation temperatures and groundwater origin of amethyst geodes in northern Uruguay. The study proposes a new model explaining their formation, which could improve exploration techniques and lead to sustainable mining strategies.
SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalMineralium Deposita·TypeObservational study·DateOct 2, 2024
A new model based on the Langevin equation offers insights into exotic nuclei formation, enhancing the production of rare isotopes for scientific and medical applications. The model simplifies complex nuclear reactions by focusing on key physical processes, reducing adjustable parameters and improving energy dissipation predictions.
SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 28, 2024
A study found that a significant increase in plate-derived water beneath Arima Hot Springs occurred before the 1995 Kobe earthquake, potentially weakening the fault and triggering the quake. This phenomenon is similar to increased chloride ions and radon in groundwater, which have been reported as precursors to earthquakes.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalCommunications Earth & Environment·DateSep 27, 2024
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Researchers discover that asteroid Ryugu, a carbon-rich meteorite, shares a rare ingredient with material formed at the outer edge of the Solar System. The findings challenge previous ideas about the formation of asteroids and require a rethinking of the origin of the CI chondrites group.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Solar System Research·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 27, 2024
Researchers found that Saharan dust blown thousands of kilometers away increases oceanic life by making iron more accessible through atmospheric reactions. The study measured bioreactive and total iron in Atlantic Ocean drill cores, revealing a relationship between distance traveled and bioreactivity.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Marine Science·TypeObservational study·DateSep 20, 2024
Researchers have developed a new method for efficiently separating hydrogen isotopes using porous metal-organic frameworks. This breakthrough could lead to the production of highly pure deuterium and tritium, essential for pharmaceuticals and nuclear fusion, in a cost-effective way.
SourceUniversität Leipzig·JournalChemical Science·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 19, 2024
Researchers from Okayama University successfully controlled the population of the thorium-229 isomeric state using X-rays, a crucial step towards building a compact and portable nuclear clock. This achievement demonstrates the potential for nuclear clocks to advance fundamental physics research and other applications such as GPS systems.
SourceOkayama University·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateSep 13, 2024
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A recent study from the University of Illinois provides new insights into the sources and processes affecting nitrogen load in tile drainage water. The research team found a large legacy pool of nitrate in the soil, resulting in a time lag between when nitrogen is added to the system and when it is exported as nitrate in tile drainage.
SourceUniversity of Illinois College of Agricultural, Consumer and Environmental Sciences·DateSep 12, 2024
Researchers predicted promising reactions for creating double magic nuclei, such as <sup> 298 </sup> Fl and <sup> 304 </sup> 120. These elements could have unique properties and deepen understanding of atomic forces. The study is a step closer to the 'Island of Stability', where long-lasting superheavy nuclei might exist.
SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateSep 7, 2024
A team analyzed 45 zooarchaeological remains and compared findings with contemporary data to assess the effect of sustained subsistence harvests on beluga genetic diversity, population structuring, and foraging ecology. The study found no significant changes in genetic diversity or population structuring over time.
SourceUniversity of Copenhagen - The Faculty of Health and Medical Sciences·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·DateAug 14, 2024
A research team from the University of Göttingen has developed a new method to analyze the oxygen isotope composition of coral skeletons, allowing for more accurate temperature reconstructions and insights into biomineralization processes. This breakthrough enables scientists to correct for 'vital effects' that can distort climate data.
SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalGeochemical Perspectives Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateAug 7, 2024
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Scientists at the University of Texas at Austin have developed a way to fingerprint organofluorine compounds, also known as 'forever chemicals', allowing them to be traced back to their source. The new technique uses nuclear magnetic resonance spectroscopy and computational tools to identify unique carbon isotope patterns in each molec...
SourceUniversity of Texas at Austin·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology·DateAug 7, 2024
A new study by MIT and University of Chicago scientists pin down the origins of the moon's tenuous atmosphere, finding that meteorite impacts are the primary process. Over billions of years, these constant impacts have kicked up lunar soil, vaporizing certain atoms and lofting particles into a thin atmosphere.
SourceMassachusetts Institute of Technology·JournalScience Advances·DateAug 2, 2024
A new study by Osaka Metropolitan University researchers suggests that the nuclear structure of titanium-48 changes depending on its distance from the nucleus. The findings provide clues to the α-decay process in heavy nuclei and could help solve a 100-year-old physics mystery.
SourceOsaka Metropolitan University·JournalPhysical Review C·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJul 19, 2024
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Researchers from Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz reconstructed the development of Barbegal's former water mills using carbonate deposits. The study found that wooden water wheels and gutters were replaced every 3-8 years, and the structure was modified to increase water flow.
SourceJohannes Gutenberg Universitaet Mainz·JournalGeoarchaeology·DateJul 1, 2024
A study published in the Journal of Archaeological Science: Reports reveals that all members of a Neolithic agropastoral society in Switzerland, including non-locals, had equal access to food resources. The analysis of bone isotopes suggests that this egalitarian society was one of the oldest known in the western part of Switzerland.
SourceUniversité de Genève·JournalJournal of Archaeological Science Reports·TypeNews article·DateJun 13, 2024
Researchers analyzed ancient plant and animal remains to study historic food chains in ancient Syria. The analysis revealed a diet rich in grains, olives, grapes and dairy products, similar to the modern Mediterranean diet.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateJun 12, 2024
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Researchers at Shanghai Jiao Tong University have developed a high-resolution neutronics model that increases <sup> 238 </sup> Pu yield by close to 20% in high-flux reactors, reducing costs. The refined production process supports deep-space exploration and life-saving medical devices.
SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeComputational simulation/modeling·DateJun 4, 2024
Researchers have found evidence of fresh water on Earth dating back to four billion years ago, shedding light on the planet's early history and the emergence of life. This discovery suggests landmasses and freshwater played a crucial role in supporting life within a relatively short time frame after the planet formed.
SourceCurtin University·JournalNature Geoscience·TypeImaging analysis·DateJun 3, 2024
The Facility for Rare Isotope Beams' (FRIB) precision measurement program has verified the existence of a proton halo around aluminum-22. Researchers used a unique process to create and measure a high-energy beam of the isotope, achieving accurate mass measurements that confirm its rare properties.
SourceMichigan State University Facility for Rare Isotope Beams·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateMay 31, 2024
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Researchers at China Institute of Atomic Energy have developed a more sensitive method to detect iron-60 in lunar samples, allowing for deeper understanding of cosmic events. The new technique has improved detection sensitivity better than 4.3 × 10−14 and potentially reaching 2.5 × 10−15.
SourceNuclear Science and Techniques·JournalNuclear Science and Techniques·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 26, 2024
A new tool identifies toxic metals in mineral phosphate fertilizers worldwide, with higher levels found in US and Middle East fertilizers compared to China and India. Researchers use strontium isotopes to detect fertilizer impacts on soil and water resources.
SourceDuke University·JournalEnvironmental Science & Technology Letters·TypeObservational study·DateMay 17, 2024
Researchers have discovered a promising approach to engineer semiconductors by tweaking isotopes, which can influence optical and electronic properties. The study demonstrates that small changes in isotope masses can shift the optical bandgap, enabling tunability for designing new devices.
SourceDOE/Oak Ridge National Laboratory·JournalScience Advances·TypeExperimental study·DateMay 3, 2024
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A recent study reveals that ancient hunter-gatherers in Morocco consumed a significant amount of plant foods, including Mediterranean species, which predates the advent of agriculture in the region. This finding has significant implications for our understanding of human evolution and subsistence strategies.
SourceMax Planck Institute for Evolutionary Anthropology·JournalNature Ecology & Evolution·DateApr 29, 2024
A Japanese research team analyzed oxygen and nitrogen stable isotope ratios in nitrate to differentiate between sake breweries. The study found a distinct N isotope signature across various types of sake within a single brewery, which could be used as a marker for authentication.
SourceShibaura Institute of Technology·JournalLWT·TypeExperimental study·DateApr 16, 2024
Researchers have discovered a rare dust particle trapped in an ancient meteorite that formed from a star other than the sun. The particle contains exceptionally high levels of magnesium isotopes, which can only be explained by formation in a hydrogen-burning supernova.
SourceCurtin University·JournalThe Astrophysical Journal·TypeImaging analysis·DateMar 27, 2024
Researchers from Massey University and Michigan State University discuss the limit of the periodic table with recent advances in superheavy element research. They aim to uncover properties of atoms and nuclei beyond the current atomic number and mass.
SourceMichigan State University Facility for Rare Isotope Beams·JournalNature Reviews Physics·DateMar 19, 2024
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A team of researchers proposes a new method to track the elusive origins of CO2 emissions from streams, accounting for 60% of emissions under alkaline conditions. Using carbonate buffering, scientists can better understand the balance of CO2, water, and carbonate in stream systems.
SourceUniversity of Massachusetts Amherst·JournalGlobal Biogeochemical Cycles·DateFeb 27, 2024
A new study from Uppsala University found that Stone Age hunter-gatherer communities in Western Europe deliberately formed distinct families to avoid inbreeding and maintain genetic diversity. The research analyzed the genomes of several individuals buried at iconic sites in France, dating back to around 6,700 years ago.
SourceUppsala University·JournalProceedings of the National Academy of Sciences·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 26, 2024
Researchers have synthesized two new isotopes, osmium-160 and tungsten-156, which may indicate that lead-164 could be a doubly magic nucleus with increased stability. The study explores the relationship between proton number and decay rate, suggesting an enhancement of shell closure towards the proton drip line.
SourceChinese Academy of Sciences Headquarters·JournalPhysical Review Letters·DateFeb 20, 2024
A team of researchers has successfully created five new isotopes at the Facility for Rare Isotope Beams, bringing the stars closer to Earth. These isotopes, known as thulium-182, thulium-183, ytterbium-186, ytterbium-187 and lutetium-190, represent a significant milestone in nuclear science and offer new opportunities for experimentation.
SourceMichigan State University·JournalPhysical Review Letters·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 15, 2024
The first Neolithic farmers and shepherds in Andalusia settled permanently on the island of San Fernando, Cadiz, 6,200 years ago. They collected and consumed shellfish throughout the year, with a greater exploitation during the colder months of autumn, winter, and early spring.
SourceUniversitat Autonoma de Barcelona·JournalArchaeological and Anthropological Sciences·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 15, 2024
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Vittrup Man's genetic signature was distinct from local skeletons, suggesting a non-Scandinavian origin. His tooth enamel isotopes revealed a shift from coastal to farm food in late teens, indicating a transition to farming society in Denmark.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 14, 2024
Archaeologists have discovered that early human diets in the Andes Mountains were composed of 80 percent plant matter and 20 percent meat. This finding updates our understanding of earliest forager economies and the pathway to agricultural economies in the region.
SourceUniversity of Wyoming·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeMeta-analysis·DateJan 24, 2024
Scientists have found that deposits deep under the ocean floor reveal a way to measure ocean oxygen levels and their connections with carbon dioxide during the last ice age. This study could improve predictions of how oceans will respond to global warming.
SourceTulane University·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 19, 2024
Researchers at the University of Toronto found that the liver generates palmitic acid and sends it to the developing brain when dietary levels are low. The study highlights the importance of palmitic acid for brain health, particularly during development.
SourceUniversity of Toronto·JournalNature Communications·TypeExperimental study·DateJan 17, 2024
Researchers have found that a 14,000-year-old woolly mammoth named Élmayųujey'eh traveled through Alaska and northwestern Canada, providing insights into the relationship between humans and mammoths. The study suggests that early Alaskans structured their settlements to overlap with areas where mammoths congregated.
SourceUniversity of Alaska Fairbanks·JournalScience Advances·DateJan 17, 2024
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By combining stalagmite analysis with tree-ring records, researchers have gained new insights into short-term climate fluctuations over centuries. The study reveals regional as well as global environmental events, including the Little Ice Age and the 'Year Without a Summer', providing valuable information on long-term climate patterns.
SourceHeidelberg University·JournalEarth and Planetary Science Letters·DateJan 17, 2024
Scientists analyzed stable isotope compositions of hydrogen and oxygen in water molecules to identify long-trapped lithospheric water. They found distinct characteristics shared by various types of deep water, including those beneath the seafloor and in volcanic steam, indicating a common evolutionary trajectory.
SourceUniversity of Tsukuba·JournalJournal of Hydrology·DateJan 9, 2024
Researchers from Curtin University analyze polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons extracted from Ryugu and Murchison meteorites, revealing that certain PAHs likely formed in the cold areas of space between stars. This discovery offers valuable insights into the history and chemistry of celestial bodies like asteroids and meteorites.
SourceCurtin University·JournalScience·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 21, 2023
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Rigol DP832 Triple-Output Bench Power Supply powers sensors, microcontrollers, and test circuits with programmable rails and stable outputs.
Researchers analyzed dolomite rocks and found a high proportion of C-13, indicating strong methane formation by microorganisms in water with low sulphate content. The sediment's chemical development is controlled by crater floor cooling and water supply, not climatic changes.
SourceUniversity of Göttingen·JournalGeochimica et Cosmochimica Acta·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 5, 2023
Researchers develop a method to verify whether carbon in concrete comes from air or raw materials. By analyzing carbon isotopes, they can confirm direct air capture and certify offsetting CO2 emissions. This technology is crucial for the construction industry and supports a circular economy.
SourceUniversity of Tokyo·JournalJournal of Advanced Concrete Technology·TypeExperimental study·DateNov 27, 2023
Researchers separate out microbial and environmental controls on marine sedimentary pyrite sulfur isotope ratios, revealing local processes that dominate the record. This breakthrough refutes previous hypotheses and offers a new framework for interpreting ancient signals.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalScience·DateNov 23, 2023
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Researchers uncover 10 new trilobite species in Thai sanctuary, shedding light on Cambrian-Ordovician period and connecting Thailand to parts of Australia. The discovery helps date the age of fossils and better understand global geography.
SourceUniversity of California - Riverside·JournalPapers in Palaeontology·DateNov 21, 2023
A recent study found that half of commercial caviar products in Europe are illegal, and some don't contain any trace of sturgeon. The research analyzed DNA and isotope patterns on 149 samples of caviar and sturgeon meat, revealing widespread poaching and violation of trade laws.
Researchers have reconstructed a global history of water over the past 2,000 years, showing that the global water cycle has changed during periods of higher and lower temperatures. The study found that when global temperature is higher, rain and other environmental waters become more isotopically heavy.
SourceWashington University in St. Louis·JournalNature Geoscience·DateNov 2, 2023
A study analyzing ancient Cancun Island remains found that immigrants from the Maya lowlands were treated similarly to locals in terms of food and burial practices. The findings suggest whole families moved residence across Mesoamerica and integrated into new societies, challenging previous assumptions about foreign treatment.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateOct 25, 2023
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A new isotope database has been created to provide a baseline for hydrological, ecological, archeological and paleoclimate studies in Mexico. The database includes 608 monthly rain samples from 21 monitoring stations across the country.
SourceUniversity of Texas at Arlington·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateOct 11, 2023
The new plan provides a roadmap for advancing nuclear science research programs over the next decade. It highlights FRIB's importance in advancing the field and ensures continued US leadership in nuclear physics.