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[:es] The Mystery of Methane on Mars Thickens [:]

Two recently published papers zoom in on the mystery source of methane in the Martian atmosphere.
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[:es] Using Hematite to Decipher Past Climates and Environments [:]

The magnetic and color properties of the mineral hematite give clues to past environmental conditions and is being used for paleoclimatic reconstruction.
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[:es] Microplastics Morph Cell Metabolism [:]

Microplastics get into our bodies, potentially altering how certain cells convert sugar into energy, especially in the gut. Continued ingestion could cause chronic problems.
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[:es] A Simple Recipe for Making the First Continental Crust [:]

Laboratory experiments serendipitously revealed a rock-forming process that might explain how the first continental crust formed on Earth—and possibly on Mars.
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[:es] An Explanation, at Last, for Mysterious “Zen Stones” [:]

Laboratory experiments re-create the thin, icy pedestals that support some rocks in nature, revealing that sublimation plays a key role in the formation of these rare and beautiful structures.
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[:es] Melting Arctic Sea Ice Strengthens Tides [:]

If climate change throws off the seasonal freeze-thaw cycle of sea ice, it could trigger a reinforcing cycle of sea ice melt in parts of the Canadian Arctic.
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[:es] Adapting to Receding Glaciers in the Tropical Andes [:]

Integrated approaches are needed to understand and respond to changes in tropical mountain ecosystems and communities brought about by receding glaciers and changes in land use.
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[:es]Chinese Architecture Evolved with Changes in Snowfall [:]

Roof design in northern China changed over centuries in response to extreme snow events, new research suggests.
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[:es] Evolving the Geodetic Infrastructure [:]

Enhancements to the largely invisible framework will enable researchers to investigate pressing questions about our planet’s future.