Children are always asking“Why?” As they experience things for the first time, it's natural to want to find out more. But as ...

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

Comprehending these relationships provides critical context for future ... and suggests that changes in ocean oxygen were driven by evolution. According to Ryb, these discoveries not only enhance ...

Ocean ecosystems play a critical role in carbon storage and oxygen generation ... But seagrasses can provide a buffer against that, too. By reducing the acidity of surrounding waters, seagrass ...

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 ...

Researchers from the University of Tokyo provide a mechanism to explain precursor oxygenation events “whiffs,” which may have ...

When the oxygen levels go down, dead zones will expand ... is the real issue - not the impact on animals.' Plankton is important to ocean health. They provide food for many animals, and they are also ...