methane

Rewriting the Textbook on Fossil Fuels

Methane and hydrogen are key energy sources for microbes, especially in the subsurface, and are…

Research into abiotic hydrogen and hydrocarbons, which form from chemical reactions that are…

Scientists have detected abiotic methane, which forms from geochemical reactions without any input…

Hydrocarbons in the crust, such as the oil and natural gas that we tap to meet our energy needs,…

Sonar is a powerful method for peering into the ocean’s depths. By sending out a pulse of sound and…

The amount of methane – a potent greenhouse gas – that escapes into the atmosphere would be far…

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In the oxygen-free parts of lakes, hot springs, and marine environments worldwide, some microbes…

Understanding the origins of a methane reservoir can reveal a lot about what’s happening in the…

A recent episode of the Science Channel’s documentary series “Space’s Deepest Secrets” explores the…