A new study has revealed that Denisovans survived on the Qinghai-Xizang Plateau as late as 48,000–32,000 years ago, by butchering and consuming a diverse range of animals.
Scientists at the Institute of Applied Ecology have made a breakthrough in understanding why Korean pine trees are struggling to regenerate naturally in certain forests. These broadleaf Korean pine forests are vital for capturing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and maintaining healthy ecosystems in northeast China.
Prof. ZHANG Wei's research team from the Northwest Institute of Eco-Environment and Resources found that the processes of sequestration, release and colonization of glacier microbes alter the diversity and structure of glacier microbial communities, as well as the complexity of microbial networks.
A recent study shows that phosphorus release from soils is enhanced at higher mean annual temperatures. This finding is based on a new compilation of data on global surface soil temperatures and phosphorus content.
A research team led by Prof. Ross Mitchell from the Institute of Geology and Geophysics has used a new approach to distinguish S-type zircon from non-S-type zircon, especially with the ability to identify low-phosphorus sediment-derived zircon in the Hadean.
In a revelation that highlights the fragile balance of our planet's atmosphere, scientists from China, Germany, and the U.S. have uncovered an unexpected link between massive wildfire events and the chemistry of the ozone layer.
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