Research led by the University of Wyoming shows that physical weathering is far more important than previously recognized in the breakdown of rock in mountain landscapes. Because it is difficult to ...
UC researchers have devised a first-of-its-kind study to measure the carbon sequestered by enhanced rock weathering, a ...
The Critical Zone encompasses the near‐surface environment where rock, soil, water, air and biota interact in a dynamic equilibrium that drives essential geochemical cycles. Research in this area ...
The towering peaks of the Southern Andes are not just shaping the skyline of South America—they are also quietly influencing ...
What if cropdusting could cool down the climate? What about rockdusting? Turns out sprinkling rock dust on fields may enhance ...
Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. The natural process of rock weathering could be emitting as much ...
The Earth is getting hotter and consequences have been made manifest this summer around the world. Looking back in geological history, global warming events are not uncommon: Around 56 million years ...
Brad Carr, a UW associate research scientist in geology and geophysics, uses the Geoprobe instrument to sample the subsurface in the foothills of the southern Sierra Nevada in California. Carr ...