Phytoplankton in the ocean are central to the global carbon cycle as they perform photosynthesis, capturing and transporting carbon (C) to the deep ocean. The growth of phytoplankton relies not only ...

Scientists are gaining new insights into how plankton supports life on Earth — just as climate change is changing everything. Scientists are gaining new insights into how plankton supports life on ...

Learn more about the large phytoplankton bloom that occurs each year in a “biological desert.” The sea north of the Hawaiian Islands is part of the North Pacific Subtropical Gyre, a swirling current ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. A dust particle can go on a great voyage. It starts on land; it ...

This project was funded by the European Space Agency. Scientists have found new evidence that desertification, potentially linked to global warming, leads to large amounts of nutrient-rich dust ...