Paleontologists have analyzed the body profiles of Ediacaran-Cambrian organisms by using trace fossils as proxies for body fossils.
A reconstruction of early Cambrian ocean life in South China. Image credit: Dongjing Fu.
The so-called Cambrian…
Category: Earth
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NASA Uncovers a 540-Million-Year Magnetic Rhythm Steering Earth’s Oxygen
NASA scientists uncovered a 540-million-year rhythm linking Earth’s shifting magnetic field to rises and dips in atmospheric oxygen, hinting that the planet’s molten core and moving continents may quietly choreograph the conditions that allow…
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Glacier Countdown Begins: 75% Could Vanish Even If Warming Stops
If global temperatures continue on their current path, up to 75% of the world’s glaciers could disappear over time, even without any further warming. An international study using glacier models shows that even stabilizing temperatures at…
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Volcanoes May Be Spewing Gold From Earth’s Molten Heart
Scientists have uncovered evidence that precious metals like gold are leaking from Earth’s core into the mantle, ultimately reaching the surface in places like Hawaii. Using a new method to detect subtle isotopic differences in ruthenium,…
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How a Giant Tarp Over Cow Manure Is Cutting Methane by 80%
Sealing manure ponds at a Central Valley farm led to a significant reduction in emissions. A large, balloon-like tarp covers a manure lagoon on a Central Valley dairy farm, marking a quiet but important change. Instead of escaping into the…
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Astronomers Detect 500 Planetary Nebulae in Sculptor Galaxy
What new methods can astronomers develop to image distant galaxies while enabling them to learn about their stars and other celestial objects? This is what a recent study published in Astronomy and…
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This “Cheater” Plant Is Taking Over the Rainforests – And It’s Visible From Space
Lianas are spreading in tropical forests, harming trees and cutting carbon storage. They thrive on rising CO2 and show up in satellite images. Scientists call for climate action, not removal. A pandemic of lianas is rapidly spreading through…
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The Surprising Way Plants May Be Polluting the Air You Breathe
After 40 years of research, scientists at Michigan State University have uncovered how plants use isoprene to defend themselves against insect attacks. A powerful, plant-made compound may offer a safer way to fight pests, and it has been hiding…
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Ancient Lunar Beads Reveal Explosive Volcanic Past
What can glass beads collected from the lunar surface more than 50 years ago teach scientists about the Moon’s volcanic history? This is what a recent study published in Icarus hopes to address as a team of…
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We Always Hear About Parabens Being Bad For Us: Let’s Discuss Why
Parabens, widely used preservatives in cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, and food products, have raised significant health concerns due to their endocrine-disrupting potential and possible carcinogenic effects. A…
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