Ancient eruptions may have triggered conditions for oxygen ‘whiffs’ in the atmosphere In a nutshell Massive volcanic events ...
It is widely believed that Earth's atmosphere has been rich in oxygen for about 2.5 billion years due to a relatively rapid ...
Scientists found that volcanic eruptions triggered short-lived oxygen spikes before Earth's air became breathable.
Scientists discovered that methyl halides, a gas produced by microbes, could be a biosignature for life on distant planets.
Learn more about how complex life on Earth likely wouldn’t have been possible without volcanic activity.
The study builds on previous research investigating different biosignature gases, including dimethyl sulfide, another ...
Penn State researchers propose that Earth and life have evolved together in a way that is more typical of life-supporting ...
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 ...
A study of ancient stromatolites reveals that ammonium reservoirs in early Earth's oceans, likely influenced by volcanic ...
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 ...