A giant volcano may have accidentally uncovered a powerful new way to destroy methane in…
Browsing: Atmospheric Chemistry
Atmospheric chemistry is the scientific study of the chemical composition of the Earth’s atmosphere and the reactions and processes that drive the changes in this composition. It is a branch of atmospheric sciences which combines elements of meteorology, chemistry, physics, and environmental science. Atmospheric chemists investigate how natural processes like volcanic eruptions, and human activities such as the burning of fossil fuels, contribute to the chemical and physical properties of the atmosphere. Key areas of research include the study of air pollutants, ozone depletion, greenhouse gases, and the effects of various chemicals on the climate and weather patterns. Understanding atmospheric chemistry is crucial for addressing environmental challenges like air pollution and climate change, helping to develop strategies to manage and mitigate human impacts on the environment.
A hidden chemical leak may be quietly delaying the ozone layer’s comeback. The Montreal Protocol,…
Researchers report that methane absorption has increased under shifting climate conditions, based on a long-term…
Scientists have found a powerful new way to follow water as it moves around the…
The chemicals that helped save the ozone layer may be quietly seeding the planet with…
Ultrafast electron imaging reveals never-before-seen nuclear motions in hydrocarbon molecules triggered by light. The interaction…
UNSW scientists found that HFOs, marketed as eco-friendly refrigerants, degrade into harmful greenhouse gases, raising…
Exploring the transformation of Earth from a volcanic hellscape to a potential birthplace of life…
Utah atmospheric scientists reveal that a proposed “geoengineering” strategy to remove a potent greenhouse gas…
nbs Methanethiol, a marine sulfur gas, enhances climate cooling by boosting aerosol formation and reflecting…
Janus crystals, developed by international researchers, efficiently harvest atmospheric water without energy, inspired by desert…
Japanese researchers developed a model to simulate early Earth’s atmosphere, revealing how UV radiation and…
A research team from USTC has shed new light on the mechanisms of corona discharges…
Researchers found a new mechanism for particle formation in Earth’s atmosphere, occurring when stratospheric air…
An international group of researchers has successfully documented the first clear evidence of long-hypothesized catalysts…
The Maillard reaction, known for its role in food browning, is also likely happening on…
The Ozone Levels Near the Surface in Urban Areas Are Lower Than Anticipated The 40-meter…
Findings may fill gap for climate change, atmospheric research beyond tropical regions. According to a…