The researchers already knew that any methanogens in the sample would consume hydrogen—but they did not know if the microbes could dissolve calcium carbonate to generate methane. To answer this ...

The researchers already knew that any methanogens in the sample would consume hydrogen -- but they did not know if the microbes could dissolve calcium carbonate to generate methane. To answer this ...

Thermal decomposition reactions are common in everyday life. For example, sodium hydrogen carbonate, also called baking soda, thermally decomposes when you bake muffins. The gas produced in this ...

A hydrogen atom from the carbonic acid bonds to the carbonate ion in ocean water and creates a bicarbonate ion (HCO-3) which the shell-making organisms can’t use.

An online blog is showing bizarre photos from a lake that turns birds, animals and other creatures into stone sculptures.