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WIRED
1 month ago
OMG science

The Mysterious Discovery of 'Dark Oxygen' on the Ocean Floor

Polymetallic nodules on the ocean floor may not only be a potential source of valuable metals but also could be driving a reaction that produces oxygen from seawater without the need for photosynthesis. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Scientists may have discovered 'dark oxygen' being created without photosynthesis

The discovery of 'dark oxygen' production challenges traditional beliefs on oxygen creation and raises questions about early life origins and the potential for alternative sources. [ more ]
TNW | Sustainability
1 month ago
OMG science

'Battery rock' discovery challenges understanding of life on Earth

Polymetallic nodules on the ocean floor act as natural rock batteries producing oxygen, challenging traditional theories on Earth's oxygen production and discouraging deep-sea mining. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Bizarre Mineral Clumps Make Dark Oxygen' on Deep Seafloor

Polymetallic nodules in the Pacific Ocean's CCZ produce oxygen in total darkness, contrary to conventional beliefs. [ more ]
WIRED
1 month ago
OMG science

The Mysterious Discovery of 'Dark Oxygen' on the Ocean Floor

Polymetallic nodules on the ocean floor may not only be a potential source of valuable metals but also could be driving a reaction that produces oxygen from seawater without the need for photosynthesis. [ more ]
www.npr.org
1 month ago
US news

Scientists may have discovered 'dark oxygen' being created without photosynthesis

The discovery of 'dark oxygen' production challenges traditional beliefs on oxygen creation and raises questions about early life origins and the potential for alternative sources. [ more ]
TNW | Sustainability
1 month ago
OMG science

'Battery rock' discovery challenges understanding of life on Earth

Polymetallic nodules on the ocean floor act as natural rock batteries producing oxygen, challenging traditional theories on Earth's oxygen production and discouraging deep-sea mining. [ more ]
www.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Bizarre Mineral Clumps Make Dark Oxygen' on Deep Seafloor

Polymetallic nodules in the Pacific Ocean's CCZ produce oxygen in total darkness, contrary to conventional beliefs. [ more ]
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Washington Post
1 month ago
OMG science

Scientists find 'dark oxygen' being produced from metals on the seafloor

Metals on the ocean floor like manganese nodules might generate oxygen, challenging traditional ideas about photosynthesis and the origins of life on Earth. [ more ]
Futurism
1 month ago
OMG science

Electricity at the Bottom of the Ocean Is Producing Oxygen, Scientists Say

Researchers discovered a natural O2 factory in rocks on the ocean floor, challenging the belief that sunlight-photosynthesizing organisms were the Earth's sole oxygen producers. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Dark oxygen' in depths of Pacific Ocean could force rethink about origins of life

Scientists discovered oxygen production by non-living metallic lumps deep in the Pacific Ocean, challenging existing beliefs on oxygen creation. [ more ]
Nature
1 month ago
OMG science

Mystery oxygen source discovered on the sea floor - bewildering scientists

A mysterious source is producing oxygen at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, unrelated to photosynthesis, possibly through the catalysis of water molecules. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
1 month ago
OMG science

Dark oxygen' in depths of Pacific Ocean could force rethink about origins of life

Scientists discovered oxygen production by non-living metallic lumps deep in the Pacific Ocean, challenging existing beliefs on oxygen creation. [ more ]
Nature
1 month ago
OMG science

Mystery oxygen source discovered on the sea floor - bewildering scientists

A mysterious source is producing oxygen at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean, unrelated to photosynthesis, possibly through the catalysis of water molecules. [ more ]
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www.nytimes.com
6 months ago
OMG science

An Ocean Moon Thought to Be Habitable May Be Oxygen-Starved

Europa's icy surface could be a potential source of oxygen for its ocean.
Oxygen on Europa may play a role in creating a chemical environment for potential life forms. [ more ]
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www.dw.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Trees: What they really do for us DW 06/28/2024

Trees are vital for human survival, providing various ecosystem services like food, building material, and oxygen production. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Trees: What they do for us and why we need them DW 06/28/2024

Trees are vital for human survival, providing ecosystem services like food, wood, oxygen production, and air filtration. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Trees: What they really do for us DW 06/28/2024

Trees are vital for human survival, providing various ecosystem services like food, building material, and oxygen production. [ more ]
www.dw.com
2 months ago
OMG science

Trees: What they do for us and why we need them DW 06/28/2024

Trees are vital for human survival, providing ecosystem services like food, wood, oxygen production, and air filtration. [ more ]
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