Posts about "geology"

As climate change accelerates, new research suggests that the Earth's natural processes, once believed to mitigate global warming, could potentially lead to an environmental overcorrection, initiating an ice age.

Scientists at ETH Zurich have unveiled groundbreaking research showing ancient ocean grains present low carbon levels during crucial periods of Earth's history, challenging established theories about the development of life and its connection to climate shifts.

A recent study by researchers at King Abdullah University of Science and Technology unveils that the Red Sea dried up entirely 6.2 million years ago, only to be refilled by a sudden and catastrophic water influx, reshaping its marine ecosystem.

Recent findings from South African diamonds have unveiled nickel-rich inclusions, marking the first direct proof of predicted chemical reactions within Earth’s mantle. These insights elucidate the formation of volatile-rich magmas and the complex chemistry driving volcanic activities.

Scientists have unravelled a 150 million-year-old mystery surrounding pterosaurs, ancient flying reptiles known for their winged stature. The investigation concludes that these prehistoric creatures' broken wings were caused by a powerful storm, providing new insights into the environmental challenges they faced.

Recent research from MIT proposes that sea sponges were amongst the first animals on Earth. By analyzing chemical fossils in ancient rocks, scientists have discovered a possible link to these primitive marine organisms, which precede other known animals in the evolutionary record.

A recent scientific discovery is reshaping our understanding of Earth's ancient oceans and the evolution of life. Tiny mineral formations known as ooids, occurring in layers of iron oxide, have revealed lower than anticipated levels of organic carbon in oceans dating back 1,000 to 541 million years ago. This finding could upend established theories connecting past carbon levels and oxygenation to the rise of complex life forms. The discovery challenges crucial scientific narratives on Earth's climatic and biological history.

In a groundbreaking study, MIT geologists have identified where the energy disperses during an earthquake. Through controlled laboratory experiments mimicking 'mini-quakes,' these insights could revolutionize how scientists evaluate the vulnerability of areas susceptible to seismic activities.