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Researchers Find Oxygen Made Without Photosynthesis - With Mind-Blowing Consequences

Oxygen can be produced abiotically at deep-sea sediments, challenging assumptions that only life can generate this essential molecule.

Metal-Rich Ocean Deposits Produce Dark Oxygen'

Oxygen is produced in the dark of the deep ocean, highlighting a unique ecosystem.
Polymetallic nodules raise questions about the environmental impacts of deep-sea mining.

Deep-sea metals may be source of oxygen for life on ocean floor

Deep-ocean polymetallic nodules may provide oxygen for deep-sea life and are crucial for green-energy technologies, impacting global decisions on deep-sea mining.

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.

'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.

Researchers Find Oxygen Made Without Photosynthesis - With Mind-Blowing Consequences

Oxygen can be produced abiotically at deep-sea sediments, challenging assumptions that only life can generate this essential molecule.

Metal-Rich Ocean Deposits Produce Dark Oxygen'

Oxygen is produced in the dark of the deep ocean, highlighting a unique ecosystem.
Polymetallic nodules raise questions about the environmental impacts of deep-sea mining.

Deep-sea metals may be source of oxygen for life on ocean floor

Deep-ocean polymetallic nodules may provide oxygen for deep-sea life and are crucial for green-energy technologies, impacting global decisions on deep-sea mining.

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.

'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.
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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.

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.

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.

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.
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Deep Rising and the Dark Price of Powering Electric Vehicles - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Deep seabed mining is a dangerous undertaking that can disrupt marine ecosystems and have long-term consequences.
Polymetallic nodules found on the ocean floor contain minerals needed for batteries in electric vehicles.
Sales of electric vehicles are growing rapidly, fueling the need for minerals from deep seabed mining.
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