The AnoxyGen project, led by Christian Hertweck and funded by the ERC Advanced Grant, explores…
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Oxygen is a chemical element with the symbol O and atomic number 8. It is a highly reactive non-metal and an oxidizing agent that readily forms oxides with most elements and compounds. Oxygen is vital for life on Earth; it is a key component of cellular respiration for most terrestrial life forms and a critical component of the Earth’s atmosphere, making up approximately 21% by volume. In the atmosphere, oxygen mainly exists as diatomic molecules (O2), but it also occurs as the triatomic molecule ozone (O3), which plays a crucial role in protecting Earth from harmful ultraviolet radiation. Beyond biological processes, oxygen is used in various industrial applications, including steelmaking, welding, and as a propellant in rocketry. Its ability to support combustion makes it essential in energy production and medical settings, where it supports breathing in clinical treatments.
Scientists discover metallic minerals split water to generate ‘dark oxygen’. An international study reveals that…
Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have revealed how the Cambrian ‘SPICE’ event caused significant…
Earth’s “Great Oxidation Event” was spread over 200 million years, according to recent discoveries. New…
Enhanced oxygen levels in the tropical ocean during an abrupt global warming event in geological…
New findings from the James Webb Space Telescope reveal a surprising abundance of oxygen in…
Scientists have discovered a pivotal role of oceanic anoxia in the Triassic–Jurassic mass extinction, indicating…
Riding with the Perseverance rover, the instrument has proved to be a viable technology for…
The study of physical systems under extreme conditions offers valuable insights into their organization and…
One in every ten breaths you take contains oxygen produced by cellular mechanism in microscopic…
A small trial has found that hyperbaric oxygen therapy (HBOT) may help restore proper heart…
NASA has successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil in a vacuum, using a specialized…
When mice are subjected to sustained, low levels of oxygen similar to those found at…
Scientists have discovered why elevated levels of oxygen can result in enduring health issues in…
Alternating Hemiplegia is a debilitating neurodevelopmental disorder that stems from a mutation in the ATP1A3…
Oxygen levels in the Earth’s atmosphere are likely to have “fluctuated wildly” one billion years…
Ancient mass extinction was preceded by a drop in a crucial trace element. According to…
First, pause and take a deep breath. When we breathe in, our lungs fill with…