Trace metals play a crucial role in the nutrition of animals and plants, as they are essential elements needed in small quantities for proper functioning. While animals obtain trace metals through their diets or environmental exposures, plants absorb these nutrients from the soil. However, an imbalance of trace metals can lead to deficiencies or toxicity.
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A recent study conducted by Dr. Assaf Hochman from the Institute of Earth Sciences at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem has shed light on the intricate dynamics of sub-seasonal precipitation anomalies in the Middle East. The research, published in the journal Scientific Reports, has uncovered significant correlations between these anomalies and key climate indices, offering
The Amazon rainforest, often referred to as the “lungs of the Earth,” is facing a crisis that could have far-reaching consequences for the global climate system. A new study published in Nature by an international team of researchers, including scientists from the Potsdam Institute for Climate Impact Research (PIK), warns that up to 47% of
Studying the Earth’s mantle can reveal hidden stories about the planet’s geological history. According to Frieder Klein, an associate scientist at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution (WHOI), rocks can be likened to books with narratives waiting to be told. Klein and his team have been analyzing rocks from the submerged flanks of the St. Peter
In a recent study conducted by behavioral researchers at several prestigious institutions, it was revealed that a significant majority of the world’s population supports climate action and is willing to make personal sacrifices to combat climate change. The results, which were published in Nature Climate Change, are based on a comprehensive survey carried out in
The concept of mass extinctions is not something new to the scientific community or the general public. It has been a topic of interest for decades. The “Big Five” extinction events, as identified by Jack Sepkoski and David Raup in 1982, have left a lasting impact on Earth’s ecosystems. These events include the end-Ordovician, Late
An abrupt shutdown of Atlantic Ocean currents that could put large parts of Europe in a deep freeze is looking a bit more likely and closer than before as a new complex computer simulation finds a “cliff-like” tipping point looming in the future. A long-worried nightmare scenario, triggered by Greenland’s ice sheet melting from global
In late 2023, a river of magma was discovered flowing under an Icelandic fishing village at a rate that had never been seen before. This led to a state of emergency being declared as lava erupted, causing significant damage to the surrounding area. The region had not experienced such volcanic activity in 800 years, indicating
Imagine a time when the Earth was almost completely frozen over, with ice stretching from the poles to the equator, causing temperatures to plummet. This scenario may sound like something out of a science fiction movie, but it actually occurred more than 700 million years ago. Geologists in Australia have delved into the mysteries of