Tag: climate

Fresh anchovies at the fish counter of a grocery store

Anchovy-lovers, your favorite pizza topping may get harder to find! Back when the Earth was warmer, a part of the ocean called the Humboldt Current used to be dominated by goby-like fish instead of the modern, more valuable anchovy. This could happen again as the oceans warm up.

Posted on August 29, 2022August 29, 2022 by Erica Curles 293 views

Back when the Earth was warmer, a part of the ocean called the Humboldt Current used to be dominated by goby-like fish instead of the…

Can hidden sulfur cycling influence greenhouse gas emissions in wetlands? A recent study revealed that at least some methane emissions from wetlands come from sulfur bacteria living in the area between the creek bed and the groundwater. But, it's not simple. Some bacteria may be limiting methane, too.

Posted on March 2, 2021July 27, 2021 by Mary Sabuda 379 views

Wetlands are the largest source of methane to Earth’s atmosphere. How do microbes, sulfur, and mixing of water sources influence…

A new kind of battery that removes carbon dioxide from the air Engineers at MIT invented a device that uses something called "electro-swing absorption" to take carbon dioxide from the air and allow it to be stored or used for other industries.

Posted on November 2, 2020November 16, 2021 by Adam Suttle 1k views

Nature has been able to filter out CO2 from our air for millions of years. So how might a battery prove to be our own artificial tree?…

What influences the flavor of different wines? Rocks, microbes, and climate all impact the taste of your favorite wine, not just the grape variety.

Posted on October 29, 2018November 16, 2021 by Mary Sabuda 494 views

You sit down at a restaurant and peruse the menu for the best wine to pair with your dinner. Do you choose a red wine like Cabernet…