Iron (Fe) is a vital micronutrient for plants, which is required for processes such as photosynthesis and enzyme activity. Plants must carefully manage iron levels to maintain health and productivity.

Scientists have launched a fresh effort to find out what could be producing oxygen at the bottom of the Pacific Ocean.

Tree rings hold clues about ancient solar storms. New research shows tree growth and carbon storage can shift those signals across years.

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Each year, vast blooms of phytoplankton spread across the Southern Ocean, drawing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and ...

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Sleep is essential for much of the animal kingdom. During the night, neuron and tissue repair mechanisms are activated to aid recovery from daily activity. This is risky: organisms that sleep are more ...

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Being cooped up indoors during a cold snap or while nursing a household through a round of sickness can leave your home feeling a little stale. That closed-in feeling often comes with lingering odors ...