An accordion-textured clay called smectite efficiently traps organic carbon and could help buffer global warming…
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Geoscience, also known as earth science, is a broad field of study that focuses on the Earth and its complex systems. It encompasses various disciplines such as geology, meteorology, oceanography, and atmospheric sciences, each dedicated to understanding different aspects of the Earth’s structure, processes, and history. Geologists study the solid and liquid matter that constitutes the Earth, examining rock formations, minerals, and the processes that shape the planet’s surface. Meteorologists investigate the atmosphere, weather patterns, and climate changes. Oceanographers explore the oceans, studying their physical and biological properties and dynamics. Additionally, geoscientists investigate the interactions between the Earth’s spheres—lithosphere, hydrosphere, atmosphere, and biosphere—to understand global cycles and natural phenomena such as volcanic activity, earthquakes, and climate change. This field is crucial for addressing challenges like natural resource management, environmental protection, and mitigating the impacts of natural disasters and climate change.
Prof. Dr. Tomoo Katsura and his international research team at the Bavarian Research Institute of…
The Lunar Anthropocene, proposed by researchers, marks the significant human impact on the moon since…
A former goldmine serves as a gateway to explore microbial life deep within the Earth’s…
Scientists have discovered a pivotal role of oceanic anoxia in the Triassic–Jurassic mass extinction, indicating…
New research suggests that large remnants of Theia, a Mars-sized object that collided with Earth…
Research indicates an increased threat of lightning-induced wildfires in boreal forests due to climate change,…
Scientists know very little about conditions in the ocean when life first evolved, but new…
A groundbreaking study reveals that Earth’s surface water reaches the core, altering its composition and…
Scientists from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have achieved a significant advancement in measuring…
Lightning is the dominant cause of wildfire ignition in boreal forests – areas of global…
Could blending of crushed rock with arable soil lower global temperatures? Mainz University scientists study…
Superdeep diamonds formed between 650 and 450 million years ago show how continents developed and…
A groundbreaking study has uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that significantly influences Earth’s climate. The…
A study predicts that the formation of a supercontinent, Pangea Ultima, 250 million years in…
Rising global population and more frequent extreme weather events are putting our water resources at…
Utrecht University geologist Suzanna van de Lagemaat has reconstructed a massive and previously unknown tectonic…
For billions of years, the Earth’s crust has continued a slow process of reworking, as…