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In the Clarion-Clipperton Zone, researchers found that polymetallic nodules-metal-rich rocks spread across the seafloor-may be creating oxygen in complete darkness. Acting like tiny natural batteries, these nodules split seawater into hydrogen and oxygen through electrochemical reactions, without sunlight or microbes.

This process, now called "dark oxygen," challenges the long-standing idea that oxygen can only be produced through

photosynthesis. It could offer clues about how life began on Earth-and how it might exist on other planets.

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cross-posted from: https://sh.itjust.works/post/35856987

Another cloud free day in Scotland let me catch almost 9 hours of this huge and lively prom. Taken with my home made 90mm modded Coronado PST and DMK21 camera. Software: CdC, Eqmod, DSSR, AutoStakkert!, Wavesharp, DVS, Shotcut and Gimp.

David Wilson on April 8, 2025 @ Inverness, Scotland

https://spaceweathergallery2.com/indiv_upload.php?upload_id=221951

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cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/16162312

The rest is available to read on the justice.gov website here