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Coverage of oxygen levels in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Apr 25 · 04:38 UTCMost recent: May 26 · 18:30 UTC
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  • SCIENCEMay 26 · 18:30 UTCARS TECHNICA
    Want an oxygen-rich atmosphere? Stuff oxygen’s friends in the mantle.

    Earth's oxygen-rich atmosphere developed over billions of years through a combination of biological and geological processes. A new study led by Wei Shi links changes in tectonic plate subduction to significant increases in atmospheric oxygen levels.

  • SCIENCEApr 25 · 04:38 UTCSCIENCE DAILY
    Giant prehistoric insects didn’t need high oxygen after all, study finds

    A new study challenges the long-held belief that high oxygen levels enabled the existence of giant prehistoric insects. Researchers found that insect flight muscles were not oxygen-constrained, and their respiratory systems had ample capacity for expansion. The study shifts focus to alternative explanations like predators or physical body limits for their giant forms.