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Where Does Oil Actually Come From? The Answer Isn’t Dinosaurs
Picture yourself at a gas station, pumping fuel into your car. You might imagine, somewhere in the back of your mind, that you’re filling your tank with liquefied velociraptor. Maybe a hint of T. rex. Perhaps some stegosaurus for good measure. Sounds absurd when you say it out loud, doesn’t it? Yet millions of people…
Microplastics Found in Centuries Old Sediment Reveal Humanity’s Deep and Lasting Impact on Earth
Beneath the still waters of ancient lakes, the Earth keeps a memory of everything that has touched it. Scientists studying these silent records expected to find traces of pollen, minerals, and perhaps hints of centuries-old life. What they did not expect was evidence of modern humanity waiting for them in layers of mud that predate…
Melting Ice Sheets Likely To Trigger Antarctic Volcanic Eruptions
Climate change now threatens to awaken sleeping giants beneath Antarctica’s icy surface. More than 100 volcanoes lie dormant under massive ice sheets, and as these frozen layers melt, scientists warn of potential volcanic activity on an unprecedented scale. A groundbreaking study by Brown University PhD student Allie Coonin reveals how melting ice sheets could trigger…