All articles tagged with #oxygen
Originally Published 3 months ago — by WION
The article explains the critical importance of oxygen for astronauts, detailing the life support systems, emergency protocols, space suits, training, and technological advancements that ensure safety in case of oxygen supply failure during space missions.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Earth.com
Researchers discovered a Yellowstone bacterium that can simultaneously use oxygen and sulfur to produce energy, challenging traditional views of microbial respiration and highlighting its adaptability in fluctuating environments, with implications for understanding early Earth conditions and environmental management.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by WIRED
Researchers discovered a bacteria, RSW1, capable of simultaneously performing aerobic and anaerobic respiration, using oxygen and sulfur compounds at the same time, which may provide insights into microbial evolution during Earth's oxygenation events.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com
A new man-made crystal that can breathe oxygen like lungs could revolutionize clean energy technologies, including fuel cells and smart windows, by enabling efficient oxygen absorption and release at moderate temperatures, potentially enhancing energy efficiency and supporting climate goals.
Originally Published 4 months ago — by ScienceDaily
Scientists from Korea and Japan have discovered a new metal oxide crystal that can repeatedly breathe in and out oxygen at low temperatures, potentially revolutionizing clean energy technologies like fuel cells and smart thermal devices by providing a stable, reversible, and practical material for controlling oxygen in various applications.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Earth.com
Astronomers using ALMA have detected oxygen in the distant galaxy JADES-GS-z14-0, which existed just 300 million years after the Big Bang, challenging existing models of galaxy formation and chemical enrichment timelines.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Indian Defence Review
New research indicates Earth's oxygen-rich atmosphere may collapse within the next billion years, with initial signs of decline possibly starting as soon as 10,000 years from now, driven by the Sun's increasing luminosity and resulting climate changes, which could make Earth inhospitable for complex life and revert it to a microbial-dominated world.
Originally Published 5 months ago — by Times of India
The article discusses ten animals that have the remarkable ability to survive without oxygen, highlighting their unique adaptations and survival strategies.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Livescience.com
Earthworms often surface during rain, not to avoid drowning, as they can breathe through their skin in water, but possibly due to needing higher oxygen levels, mistaking rain vibrations for predators, or to move more easily on wet ground. Some species are more sensitive to low oxygen, prompting them to surface, while others may remain underground. Additionally, wet conditions may facilitate mating or migration. The phenomenon is also exploited in practices like 'worm charming,' where vibrations are used to lure worms to the surface.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WKRC TV Cincinnati
A new study presented at the Radiological Society of North America highlights the immediate effects of vaping on blood vessels and oxygen intake, suggesting potential health risks. Researchers, including Alan Blum and Keith Ferdinand, emphasize that while e-cigarettes may not be as harmful as traditional cigarettes, they still pose significant health concerns, such as reduced venous oxygen saturation and stiffer blood vessels. The study underscores the need for further research into the long-term health impacts of vaping.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by KOMO News
A new study presented at the Radiological Society of North America highlights the immediate effects of vaping on blood vessels and oxygen intake, suggesting potential health risks. Researchers, including Alan Blum and Keith Ferdinand, emphasize that while e-cigarettes may not be as harmful as traditional cigarettes, they still pose significant health concerns, particularly affecting blood vessel elasticity and lung oxygenation. The study underscores the need for further research into the long-term health impacts of vaping, as it is not FDA-approved for smoking cessation.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by WKRC TV Cincinnati
A new study presented at the Radiological Society of North America highlights the immediate effects of vaping on blood vessels and oxygen intake, suggesting potential health risks. Researchers, including Alan Blum and Keith Ferdinand, emphasize that while e-cigarettes may not be as harmful as traditional cigarettes, they still pose significant health concerns, such as reduced venous oxygen saturation and stiffer blood vessels. The study underscores the need for further research into the long-term health impacts of vaping.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Phys.org
Prehistoric worms and other invertebrates played a crucial role in the Great Ordovician Biodiversification Event by burrowing and mixing sediments, which increased oxygen levels in the ocean and atmosphere, leading to a significant rise in biodiversity. Researchers from Johns Hopkins University found that the formation and burial of pyrite in mixed sediments were key to this oxygen buildup, challenging previous assumptions about sediment mixing and oxygen levels.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Phys.org
A new study published in Nature Geoscience sheds light on the evolution of oxygen, carbon, and other vital elements on Earth, revealing how the build-up of carbon-rich rocks has accelerated oxygen production and its release into the atmosphere. This research could help assess the potential for other planets to support intelligent, oxygen-breathing life, as it indicates that older planets may have better prospects to accumulate enough carbon-rich deposits in their crust, facilitating rapid recycling of carbon and nutrients for life. The findings pave the way for future work to unravel the complex interrelationships between planetary temperature, oxygen, and nutrients, potentially aiding in the assessment of the liveability of other planets.
Originally Published 1 year ago — by Big Think
The Great Oxygenation Event, occurring around 2 billion years ago, nearly ended life on Earth by causing a catastrophic ice age due to the introduction of oxygen into the atmosphere. This event, caused by cyanobacteria producing oxygen as a waste product, led to the destruction of the early methane-rich atmosphere, triggering a global cooling that resulted in a Snowball Earth scenario lasting for approximately 300 million years. Despite the near-extinction of life, the cyanobacteria and other organisms evolved and eventually thrived, leading to the rise of complex life forms and paving the way for the diversity of life on Earth today.