Acid-Loving Microbe Can Improve Understanding of Past Climate
Research goes to the extremes to record ancient ocean temperatures
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Domesticated Wheat Has Complex Parentage
Wild and cultivated wheats from southeast Mediterranean and Turkey interbred during domestication
Mars' Water Was Mineral-Rich and Salty
New study finds surface waters on early Mars may have been habitable for microbial life
Scientists Find Iron 'Snow' in Earth's Core
The image may sound like an alien winter wonderland, but the scientists who led the research said it is akin to how rocks form inside volcanoes
Beyond 'Shovelomics': Growing Cassava in the Air Helps Study the Plant's Mysterious Roots
The innovative use of aeroponics may usher in a new era of science for cassava genetic improvement and sustainable intensification
Unearthing the Mystery of the Meaning of Easter Island's Moai
Rapanui people likely believed the ancient monoliths helped food grow on the Polynesian island, study reveals
Earth Was Stressed before Dinosaur Extinction
Fossilized seashells show signs of global warming, ocean acidification leading up to asteroid impact
Underwater Telecom Cables Make Superb Seismic Network
Test under Monterey Bay shows undersea fiber-optic cables can detect quakes, fault systems
Rice Yields Plummet and Arsenic Rises in Future Climate-Soil Scenarios
While the dramatic loss in production is a major cause for concern, the scientists are hopeful that this research will help producers find potential solutions for feeding the world
Two-Million-Year-Old Ice Provides Snapshot of Earth's Greenhouse Gas History
Previously, the oldest complete ice core provided data back to 800,000 years