An Elemental Look At Evolution In Ancient Oceans

An Elemental Look At Evolution In Ancient Oceans

In the search for life beyond Earth, scientists 'follow the water' to find places that might be hospitable. However, every home gardener knows that plants need more than water, or even sunshine. They…
Ocean's Acidity Rising Much Quicker Than Expected

Ocean's Acidity Rising Much Quicker Than Expected

pH is a very sensitive thing, and anyone who's ever had a fish tank knows this delicate cycle of acids and bases. When water becomes either too acidic or basic, marine organisms cannot handle the…
GRACE Measures Water From Space

GRACE Measures Water From Space

Observations from satellites now allow scientists to monitor changes to water levels in the sea, in rivers and lakes, in ice sheets and even under the ground. As the climate changes, this information…
The Oceans are Beginning to Die

The Oceans are Beginning to Die

  It was two years ago that I first wrote about ocean dead zones. These are areas of the ocean that, due to a lack of oxygen, no longer sustain any life. While dead zones can happen naturally…