| 单词 | nitrogen |
| 例句 | Huggins had found organic matter in the comets; in subsequent years cyanogen, CN, consisting of a carbon and a nitrogen atom, the molecular fragment that makes cyanides, was identified in the tails of comets. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Livingston figured instead that Edlefsen had merely created heavy ions from the atmospheric nitrogen and oxygen left inside the device by poor evacuation technique. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z The flood of extra nitrogen causes a wild growth of algae, and the algae take up all the oxygen in the water, smothering the fish. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z And while the chickens are nibbling on the grasses, they add a few thousand pounds of nitrogen to the pasture with their own droppings— and produce several thousand rich and tasty eggs. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z When leaves or branches fall, the carbon and nitrogen in the debris are rapidly reabsorbed by the hyperefficient root systems of tropical plants. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Because ammonium nitrate, the main ingredient in many explosives, happens to be an excellent source of nitrogen. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z “Hydrogen, helium, lithium, beryllium, boron, carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, fluorine,” I say. What If It's Us 2018-10-09T00:00:00Z It's going through a self-check right now, and I'm feeding it oxygen and nitrogen with hoses from the rover. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z The nitrogen for the fields would no longer be made with the sun’s energy but with fossil fuels. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Without the nitrogen-fixing bacteria, for example, plants would starve for want of nitrogen, though surrounded by a sea of nitrogen-containing air. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Some of these are normal by-products of metabolism, which the liver swiftly and efficiently makes harmless by withdrawing their nitrogen. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z The nitrogen runoff has creating a “hypoxic,” or dead, zone in the Gulf that is as big as the state of New Jersey—and still growing. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Perhaps there is some major and as yet undiscovered atmospheric constituent—nitrogen, for example—which keeps the average molecular weight of the atmosphere high and prevents blowoff. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z This method is based on the slow decay of radioactive carbon 14, a very minor component of carbon, the ubiquitous building block of life, into the nonradioactive isotope nitrogen 14. Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies 1997-03-01T00:00:00Z Carbon joins with oxygen to form carbon dioxide, which plants need to live, and nitrogen is in the air we breathe and the fertilizer we need to grow crops. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Unfortunately, neither nitrogen nor carbon is plentiful on the moon, so Libra’s supply would have to come from the earth or some other place. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z In 1919, Rutherford had become the first scientist to achieve the medieval fantasy of chemical transmutation: by bombarding nitrogen with radioactivity, he had converted it into oxygen. The Gene 2016-06-02T00:00:00Z Having no way to separate out the C02, the suit deliberately vented air to the Martian atmosphere, then backfilled with nitrogen. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z I reeled in the hose, grabbed the gun, and started squirting nitrogen. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z And nitrogen is one of the main ingredients in fertilizer. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z At a later time the most probable state would be a fairly uniform mixture of oxygen and nitrogen molecules throughout the two boxes. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z When Earth was only about a third of its eventual size, it was probably already beginning to form an atmosphere, mostly of carbon dioxide, nitrogen, methane, and sulfur. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z The vast cyclic movements of chemical elements such as carbon and nitrogen through soil and air and living tissue could not proceed without these microplants. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z When corn, oats, or sorghum containing large amounts of nitrates are ensiled they release poisonous nitrogen oxide gases, creating a deadly hazard to anyone entering the silo. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Until then, the farm’s nitrogen had been recycled in a natural loop. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Another time he tried a new variety—Rainiers—that wouldn’t take because he used too much nitrogen: lots of green, plants high and fluffy, but small hard fruit, a piddling harvest. Snow Falling on Cedars: A Novel 1994-09-12T00:00:00Z The nitrogen in the Earth’s atmosphere is much more chemically inert and therefore much more benign than oxygen. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z The nitrogen and phosphorus levels are so high that it would kill the crops. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z The burning sends up in smoke most of the nutrients in the vegetation—almost all of the nitrogen and half the phosphorus and potassium. 1491 2005-10-10T00:00:00Z Rutherford surmised correctly that the phenomenon was related to the 80 percent concentration of nitrogen in the air. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z She is oxygen, carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, calcium, and phosphorus. All The Bright Places 2015-01-06T00:00:00Z Large ferrous appliances, such as the wheeled metal canisters for liquid nitrogen known as Dewar flasks, had to be chained in place. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z In the hot necropsy zone, under the tarp, they sacrificed the animals and dissected them while wearing Racal suits, taking samples of blood and tissue, which they froze in jars of liquid nitrogen. The Hot Zone 1994-01-01T00:00:00Z Welcome to the planet Earth—a place of blue nitrogen skies, oceans of liquid water, cool forests and soft meadows, a world positively rippling with life. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Animals ate the plants and the farmer recycled the nitrogen by spreading the animals’ manure on the soil. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z But what happens to the eighty pounds of man-made nitrogen that Naylor’s corn plants don’t take up? The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z I'll drop the oxygen mixture to zero and breathe pure nitrogen until I suffocate. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Not one particle of the heavy stuff so vital to our own being–carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, and all the rest–emerged from the gaseous brew of creation. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z I could see the Agena about ten feet in front of and above me, but my first job was to turn my back on it and go plug into my nitrogen supply. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Similarly, suppose one starts with two boxes, one containing oxygen molecules and the other containing nitrogen molecules. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z “Potassium nitrate. KNO3. The same as potassium chlorate except it has a nitrogen atom instead of a chlorine one.” October Sky 1999-04-01T00:00:00Z He’d heard about people who ascended too quickly and developed nitrogen bubbles in their blood. The Mark of Athena 2012-10-02T00:00:00Z Two very important elements in our lives on earth are carbon and nitrogen, and we would also need them on Libra. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Lawrence granted him priority access to both the thirty-seven-inch and sixty-inch cyclotrons for a “systematic and energetic campaign” to find long-lived radioactive isotopes of carbon, nitrogen, or oxygen, with carbon-14 the main quarry. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z A poor pharmacist with little in the way of advanced apparatus, he discovered eight elements–chlorine, fluorine, manganese, barium, molybdenum, tungsten, nitrogen, and oxygen–and got credit for none of them. A Short History of Nearly Everything 2003-05-06T00:00:00Z Since there was no need for legumes to fix nitrogen, farmers could plant corn in every field, every year. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z If one joins the boxes together and removes the intervening wall, the oxygen and the nitrogen molecules will start to mix. A Brief History of Time: And Other Essays 1988-01-01T00:00:00Z By pointing the gun in the right direction, and by squeezing the correct trigger, I could cause the nitrogen gas to exert a force that would move my body either forward or backward. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z It contains nitrogen he can return to the land along with carbon he’s harvested from the woodlot. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Because of this damage, industrial organic farmers have to add a lot of nitrogen fertilizer to their fields. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z New materials_are constantly being contributed as rocks disintegrate, as organic matter decays and as nitrogen and other gases are brought down in rain from the skies. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z Nitrification, which makes atmospheric nitrogen available to plants, is an example. Silent Spring 1962-09-27T00:00:00Z The chicken manure fertilizes the grass, supplying all the nitrogen it needs. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Legumes used the sun’s energy to fix nitrogen in the soil. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z The nitrogen in our DNA, the calcium in our teeth, the iron in our blood, the carbon in our apple pies were made in the interiors of collapsing stars. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z This was true at the time of Urey’s writing: of the known radioisotopes, carbon-11 had a half-life of only twenty-one minutes; nitrogen-13, only ten; and oxygen-15, only two. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z The idea behind the gun was simple: if I held one trigger down, nitrogen gas would squirt out the two holes, or jets, in the crossbar. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z Since they’re not pumped up on synthetic nitrogen, the cells of organic leaves grow more slowly. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Perhaps a trip from Libra to one of the asteroids would bring back materials rich in carbon and nitrogen. Flying to the Moon: An Astronaut's Story 1976-01-01T00:00:00Z There are small traces of nitrogen, water vapor, argon, carbon monoxide and other gases, but the only hydrocarbons or carbohydrates present are there in less than 0.1 parts per million. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Between the breach and the bloodletting, it quickly ran out of nitrogen. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z It releases a lot of nitrogen into the air. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z Its air is thin, containing mostly carbon dioxide but also some molecular nitrogen and argon and very small quantities of water vapor, oxygen and ozone. Cosmos 1980-01-01T00:00:00Z Sensing the drop in pressure, it constantly flooded itself with air from my nitrogen tank to equalize. The Martian 2011-01-01T00:00:00Z Fact: Companies pump the bag with nitrogen gas to prevent the chips from becoming potato crumbs, proven by my experiment in the third grade. Sir Fig Newton and the Science of Persistence 2022-03-22T00:00:00Z They sit in lab freezers, on shelves, or in industrial vats of liquid nitrogen. The Immortal Life of Henrietta Lacks 2010-02-02T00:00:00Z As for the rest of the extra nitrogen, the spring rains wash it off Naylor’s fields, carrying it into drainage ditches. The Omnivore's Dilemma 2006-04-11T00:00:00Z The resulting effect was striking: a bright streak ten inches long, glowing lavender from its interaction with nitrogen ions in the atmosphere. Big Science 2015-07-07T00:00:00Z Do I realize that nitrogen fertilizers are destroying fish life by fostering an overgrowth of algae? Cat's Eye 1988-09-01T00:00:00Z Pridgen uses cover crops to block weeds and feed the soil; daikon radishes work to open up the soil without digging, and legumes, such as vetch and clover, add nitrogen to the soil. The case for the no-till garden 2021-07-13T04:00:00Z "What we have here is a super powerful mixture with potassium, phosphorus, nitrogen, and more minerals," says Adamjen, adding that this combination of minerals is natural plant food. Does this internet-trendy plant food actually work? 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z The vial has a crack in it, he told her, which meant that the embryos had been exposed, possibly for a decade, to the nitrogen cooling agent. The Lost Embryos 2021-04-16T04:00:00Z Compared to non-nitro ales, Coventry Cream Ale is smoother and less prickly; brewer Stephen Jones says the nitrogen takes the beer in the direction of a traditional cask-conditioned ale, which is poured without extraneous carbonation. Beer of the Week: A creamy English ale in a can, without the plastic widget 2017-01-29T05:00:00Z This was met in a silence chilled with liquid nitrogen. Wrongbestfilmgate was a moment of pure chaos – my night of shocks at the Oscars 2017-02-27T05:00:00Z The Environmental Protection Agency acknowledges the severe harm nitrogen fertilizer does to waterways, including to marine life and humans. Meet Monsanto’s evil twin: 8 disturbing facts about the chemical fertilizer industry 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z The cells are harvested and placed in vials which are frozen in liquid nitrogen tanks. North Carolina couple paid $25G to clone beloved cat 2019-06-27T04:00:00Z The blender lid has been rigged with two tubes so that nitrogen can be pumped in and oxygen forced out. It's a gut reaction: how other people's bacteria can cure us – extract 2013-03-31T00:05:02Z When Logue studied air quality in Southern California homes that cooked at least once a week, she found that over half were above the outdoor health limit for nitrogen dioxide. The overlooked problem of indoor air pollution 2013-09-05T14:21:00Z Why would you lay nitrogen to green up the turf when it’s already turning green and growing? Why gardens need fertilizer — or not 2015-02-10T05:00:00Z Cryonics is the process of freezing – or suspending – a body in liquid nitrogen at around –130C immediately after death. Photographer Murray Ballard's best shot 2011-08-14T21:15:01Z Who’s driving demand for all this nitrogen fertilizer? Meet Monsanto’s evil twin: 8 disturbing facts about the chemical fertilizer industry 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z Hayflick stored the frozen cells temporarily with a friend, a vaccinologist at the nearby Wyeth Laboratories who, from time to time, topped up the liquid nitrogen that kept the cells frozen. Germ warfare: the battle for the key to modern vaccines 2017-02-02T05:00:00Z The pulse crops in particular are very good at fixing nitrogen. Why a food you have never heard of could be key to feeding the world 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z Logistically, this involves freezing multiple donor embryos and shipping them to a surrogacy center in Anand, India, packaged in liquid nitrogen. | 'Google Baby': Surrogate Pregnancy Goes Global 2010-06-15T21:41:00Z But there are many homes in which gas stoves contribute more to indoor nitrogen dioxide levels than pollution from outdoor sources does, especially for short-term "peak" exposures during cooking time. Is your gas stove bad for your health? 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z The California Sustainable Winegrowing Alliance, sponsored by the Wine Institute, a trade association, helps wineries reduce their greenhouse gas emissions by limiting use of pesticides and fertilizers, especially nitrogen. Is the wine in your glass friendly to the environment? There soon will be new ways to know. 2017-10-30T04:00:00Z We’re told that it needs nitrogen, potassium and phosphorous in good balance and a collection of other minerals such as calcium and iron. Perspective | Want to save the planet? Think small. 2017-09-18T04:00:00Z Manure generally arrives mixed with the straw or wood chips used as the animals’ bedding — these serve as a carbon source to balance the high nitrogen content of the manure when composting. Why manure rules in the garden 2015-04-29T04:00:00Z “Rice is difficult to grow organically with modern varieties that were bred for high inputs of nitrogen and herbicides to kill weeds,” Massa explains. Growing California rice and almonds against the grain 2018-06-10T04:00:00Z The natural limit to food production is set by nitrogen which, in a form usable by plants, is rare in nature. The God Species by Mark Lynas - review 2011-07-20T09:00:00Z They improve soil with the bacteria that create nodules in their roots while converting atmospheric nitrogen into ammonium nitrogen, which is released into the soil to be shared by neighboring plants. Everything you need to know about growing beans 2022-05-30T04:00:00Z Unused parts of slaughtered animals add their own nutrients, and before the age of synthetic fertilizers, farmers and gardeners used blood meal as a nitrogen fertilizer and feeds made from “hoof and horn.” Why you should use compost, even if you don’t have a big garden 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z Now, her dreams rest in a row of nitrogen tanks at Shady Grove Fertility, a clinic in a beige office park in Rockville. Egg freezing’s popularity is booming, but it’s a choice that offers no guarantees Some action … a 'patient care bay' being filled with liquid nitrogen. Photographer Murray Ballard's best shot 2011-08-14T21:15:01Z The implication, in part, is that this will prevent an excess of nitrogen from poisoning water and soil, which is a common occurrence in communities where a lot of industrial farming takes place. Plastic-coated agricultural chemicals are destroying human health 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z Here, a "patient care bay" is being pumped full of liquid nitrogen. Photographer Murray Ballard's best shot 2011-08-14T21:15:01Z But people are accelerating how much nitrous oxide is present by adding nitrogen fertilizer to croplands. Nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas, makes a serious impact on the Earth 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z Give them a sunny spot and fertile soil in which there’s plenty of nitrogen but also enough potassium and phosphorus to balance it. Growing sweet corn? Here’s how to keep your stalks from toppling. 2016-08-02T04:00:00Z “It tells you when it’s thirsty, it tells you if it needs a little bit more nitrogen.” Tree of the week: 'Our olive tree is very expressive. It tells you when it’s thirsty' 2020-06-29T04:00:00Z So at Alinea in Chicago, for example, one may, after reading the menu, eat it, because it has been made with lasers, liquid nitrogen, and ink-jet printers. Let's start the foodie backlash 2012-09-28T21:45:06Z With a high nitrogen content, melamine masquerades as protein when added to milk products. While small dairy farms shut down, this mega-dairy is shipping milk to China 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z Generally, fermentation takes place in big steel tanks that are blanketed with nitrogen, an inert gas that preserves freshness and prevents oxidation. Txakolina, a Simple Pleasure With a Deep Sense of Place 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z Walt Disney arranged for his body to be lowered into a chamber of liquid nitrogen at the point of death until technology had advanced enough to thaw him out and bring him back to life. Stunts! Bumps! Fake Trumps! 25 pop-culture myths too weird to be true 2017-12-02T05:00:00Z Since very little synthetic nitrogen fertilizer was used before 1950, all of the damage we see today occurred in the last 60 years. Meet Monsanto’s evil twin: 8 disturbing facts about the chemical fertilizer industry 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z Dr Mike Perry, the patient caretaker in the background, monitors the vats for leaks and keeps them topped up, as the nitrogen boils off in the desert heat. Photographer Murray Ballard's best shot 2011-08-14T21:15:01Z The nitrogen also prevents carbon dioxide, a byproduct of fermentation, from escaping, resulting in that gentle effervescence. Txakolina, a Simple Pleasure With a Deep Sense of Place 2021-05-27T04:00:00Z For a $1,300 fee, PerPETuate prepares a cell line from a pet’s skin and stores the cells in liquid nitrogen for later cloning. Pet cloning is already here – is human cloning next? 2018-04-20T04:00:00Z Heritage bought a small roaster, installed it in the brewery and started experimenting with cold brew extracted under nitrogen pressure. Breweries Find That Coffee Is Their Second Favorite Beverage 2017-11-16T05:00:00Z They fix nitrogen in the soil, resist pests and lure beneficial insects. Field peas: A summertime classic throughout the South “We like drama here,” a server tells us as she pours liquid nitrogen around an intermezzo: a sparkling granita flavored with yuzu and fennel and framed for a few seconds in fog. Review | At Fiola, less could be even more 2020-01-28T05:00:00Z The culprit was a drink with Jägermeister that contained liquid nitrogen. Before You Sip That Cocktail, a Few Safety Warnings 2019-02-08T05:00:00Z Mr. Adrià likes to cook with liquid nitrogen, which — as one critic has pointed out — is the stuff dermatologists use to burn off warts.Mr. Books of The Times: A Chef as Visionary, Poet and Chemist 2010-10-05T17:16:00Z It is 7.53am, the last Wednesday in March, and at a courier depot in Athens, the sperm of a Bermudian mechanical engineering student arrives, carried in a nitrogen tank. I flew to Greece and began solo IVF. Then the world shut down 2020-05-16T04:00:00Z An all-green pile breaks down too fast, as the nitrogen volatilizes. Perspective | For a better compost pile, balance these two types of ingredients 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z These changes led to cuts in nitrogen fertilizer production as plants became uneconomic, particularly in Europe where 70% of production capacity has been curtailed. This year, skyrocketing food prices could lead to up to 1 million additional deaths 2023-03-03T05:00:00Z The problem was partly caused, he said by rising levels of nitrogen in the environment from transport fumes and the over-fertilization of farmland. Chop-your-own Christmas trees: Dutch park makes festive free offer 2019-12-09T05:00:00Z One of the main air pollutants commonly associated with using gas stoves is nitrogen dioxide, or NO₂, which is a byproduct of fuel combustion. Is your gas stove bad for your health? 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z Then there are Japanese scallops infused with Himalayan truffles in a pressurized siphon and served with cucumber juice frozen tableside into liquid nitrogen shards. Bites: Restaurant Report: ING, in Chicago 2011-06-17T18:55:00Z One reason that legume plants offer such promise in ending hunger is that they don't need good soil or nitrogen fertilizers. Pulses are packed with goodness 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Bonemeal used to be the recommended fertilizer, but no more: it lacks the nitrogen that promotes healthy foliage. Daffodil Planting Guide 2013-04-24T23:50:04.210Z The State of the Air report also ranks cities based on short-term and year-round particle pollution, which are caused by emissions of sulfur dioxide, carbon and nitrogen oxides. America's Most Polluted Cities 2010-04-28T14:00:00Z He then infuses it with nitrogen and serves it on tap. Whatever happened to plain iced coffee? Cold-brew. 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z The deliberate chill, the measure of liquid nitrogen, is still there. Amour – review 2012-11-15T15:29:01Z This is compounded by the nitrogen pollution from other fertilizer running off crop fields and municipal sewage systems. California dairy uses lots of water. Here’s why it matters 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z Gas ovens emit nitrogen dioxide, which can exacerbate childhood asthma, according to a study published in December. What we’re really fighting about when we fight about gas stoves 2023-01-14T05:00:00Z Then this happened – some action, nitrogen being pumped in. Photographer Murray Ballard's best shot 2011-08-14T21:15:01Z New nitrogen fertilizer plants are being situated close to the corn and soybean growers to feed demand more efficiently. Meet Monsanto’s evil twin: 8 disturbing facts about the chemical fertilizer industry 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z Customers tend to clump around the counter watching this sweet miracle of science — jaws slack, hands waving through the evaporated nitrogen — as it’s repeated over and over again in rapid succession. New ice cream shops in Washington offer three different takes on frozen treats The cold-brew is infused with nitrogen, which gives it a slightly effervescent, creamy texture. Whatever happened to plain iced coffee? Cold-brew. 2016-09-02T04:00:00Z Kelp grows fast, has a stand-up nutritional profile and removes carbon dioxide from the atmosphere and nitrogen from the ocean. How Will Americans Eat in 2022? The Food Forecasters Speak. 2021-12-28T05:00:00Z They are the major predator of bacteria, and in consuming them they release nitrogen and other nutrients to plants. The zoo beneath our feet: We’re only beginning to understand soil’s hidden world 2017-08-08T04:00:00Z Thanks to low natural gas prices, after decades of importing nitrogen fertilizer from the Middle East, the number of U.S. nitrogen fertilizer plants is growing. Meet Monsanto’s evil twin: 8 disturbing facts about the chemical fertilizer industry 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z The most memorable dessert originates from the bar, where liquid nitrogen creates the fog and chill that distinguishes Ziggy Stardust — imagine snow crossed with a mezcal margarita — from the other cocktails. Review | A chef steeped in tacos takes Mexican cuisine on an upscale ride 2018-07-24T04:00:00Z And I always tell it because you have nitrogen and beans. How to cook Native American cuisine at home with chef Freddie Bitsoie 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z The ovary’s outermost layer, which contains the eggs, is then cut into strips, frozen and stored at about -170C using liquid nitrogen vapour. 'It gives you hope': the fight to save the fertility of children with cancer 2018-12-15T05:00:00Z It is an arresting concept, but one that also tends to be talked about in scientific journals stuffed with technical discussions of the nitrogen cycle or ocean acidity. World domination 2014-06-26T04:00:00Z The ingredients they use are often extracted in a centrifuge or chilled with liquid nitrogen. Cocktails, Alcoholic and Nonalcoholic Alike, in Greenwich Village 2018-04-24T04:00:00Z That ensures it gets the three big nutrients found in nature: nitrogen, phosphorous and potassium. Got 20 minutes and 30 bucks? Warm up your home with a DIY wall-mounted fern. 2016-02-16T05:00:00Z The brew, chilled in a keg and combined with nitrogen when dispensed, has the creamy-mouth sensation of Guinness beer. A Hot Coffee Culture in Salt Lake City 2014-11-11T05:00:00Z It controls over 65 terminals “where it wholesales nitrogen fertilizer to co-ops and grain elevators for sale to farmers, as well as selling to the chemical industry.” Meet Monsanto’s evil twin: 8 disturbing facts about the chemical fertilizer industry 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z This kind of conventional rice production involves inputs that mimic other commodity systems — seeds treated with pesticides before planting, synthetic nitrogen fertilizer, and pesticide applications mainly to kill weeds and occasionally insects. What you need to know about the environmental impacts of rice production 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z Her voice lightly, icily floated, like the fog from liquid nitrogen, as she began the second stanza, with its haunting description of a sun without warmth. Review: Renée Fleming, Up Close, at SubCulture 2015-09-17T04:00:00Z These are created by geysers of dust and nitrogen erupting from under Triton's icy surface as it is heated by the sun. Neptune's first orbit: a turning point in astronomy 2011-07-09T23:06:13Z Common tests measure nitrogen to gauge protein content. While small dairy farms shut down, this mega-dairy is shipping milk to China 2018-12-01T05:00:00Z They're sensitive to nitrogen levels so don't respond well to fertilizer. Fish roasted in fig leaves is a gift from the world's first food snob 2019-07-13T04:00:00Z With the aid of liquid nitrogen, an uncannily effective local anaesthetic and a whole bunch of weirdly humming electronic tools, they cut out not only the principal alien but two satellites, one in each shoulder. Clive James: ‘This carcinoma was starting to look like the alien that erupts from John Hurt’s chest’ 2016-06-04T04:00:00Z The ice cream alone will mean taking liquid nitrogen cylinders in and out of the airport every day to be refilled offsite for safety reasons. At London's Heathrow, a New Terminal and an Uncertain Future 2014-05-27T04:00:00Z Nitrate is a molecule consisting of one nitrogen atom with three oxygens. Perspective | The ‘uncured’ bacon illusion: It’s actually cured, and it’s not better for you. 2019-04-19T04:00:00Z And the beans, the nitrogen is a natural fertilizer and the squash leaves, which are planted around the corn have very tiny glochids. How to cook Native American cuisine at home with chef Freddie Bitsoie 2021-12-12T05:00:00Z Their practice of spraying their manure on nearby crops also sends nitrogen — in the form of nitrates — back into the soil, where it eventually leaches into the groundwater. California dairy uses lots of water. Here’s why it matters 2022-08-22T04:00:00Z That does not mean liquid nitrogen and spherified squid ink; with the exception of some pizza croquetas that taste like a Spanish version of a Hot Pocket, his innovations are subtle. Choice Tables: Where Madrid Chefs Go for ‘Real’ Spanish Food 2012-10-12T18:41:55Z Ooh, you want to put some liquid nitrogen on that big one. Edinburgh Festival Joke Special 2010-07-30T23:06:00Z They are too coarse to use as a mulch or soil amendment and rob plants of soil nitrogen as part of their decaying process. Americans love mulch — and many of us are misusing it 2017-09-12T04:00:00Z This is because they are rich in nutrients needed for plant growth, such as phosphorus and nitrogen. How microplastics are making their way into our farmland 2023-08-16T04:00:00Z Its 16 lines are inscribed on a 33-by-66-foot plaque coated with microscopic particles of titanium dioxide, which use sunlight and oxygen to react with nitrogen oxide pollutants and purify the air. Roadside Poem Combats Pollution — Literally 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z It revisited a case in England in 2012 in which a teenager was served a cocktail with liquid nitrogen in it. How to make a spooky Halloween cocktail without hurting yourself 2015-10-25T04:00:00Z One way you do that is to diversify your crops, because you need to use plants to synthesize nitrogen. Michael Pollan: Bad food is costing America its economic health 2013-12-08T19:00:00Z But of course there really are natural limits, in the form of the great natural cycles: carbon, nitrogen, water, and so on. The God Species by Mark Lynas - review 2011-07-20T09:00:00Z Therefore it's important to make sure that the soil can handle the boost of nitrogen. Does this internet-trendy plant food actually work? 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z Pollution is “strictly monitored and legally permitted by federal, state and local governments,” Steve Packebush, president of Koch Fertilizer and vice president for nitrogen for Koch Industries told the Eagle. Meet Monsanto’s evil twin: 8 disturbing facts about the chemical fertilizer industry 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z "If you're growing conventionally, there's pretty much a recipe book. You put this amount of nitrogen on, you spray it with this at these times, and harvest at this stage," he explains. What you need to know about the environmental impacts of rice production 2022-01-13T05:00:00Z Most human belches are composed of nitrogen and oxygen, the main components of swallowed air. Passing gas is an art and science 2012-08-23T00:00:00Z Mr. Ruhlman’s view: We already ingest a lot of nitrates in the form of vegetables that draw nitrogen from the soil. What if You Could Make Great Corned Beef? 2017-03-06T05:00:00Z As a legume, it adds an extra measure of available nitrogen to the soil. Dealing with a glut of weeds Formed from two nitrogen atoms and one oxygen atom, the gas is present in much smaller quantities in the atmosphere than carbon dioxide or methane. Nitrous oxide, often called laughing gas, makes a serious impact on the Earth 2020-04-17T04:00:00Z By then we’ve learned that neither the Bari disaster nor the tissue samples Alexander collected pioneered the study of nitrogen mustard in chemotherapy; medical researchers were already experimenting with the compound. War — What Is It Good For? Chemotherapy, Apparently 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z After treatment to remove solids and sterilize microbes, the water remains high in nitrogen, phosphorus, potassium, and micronutrients. Is farming with reclaimed water the solution to a drier future? 2020-12-31T05:00:00Z There were no squirts of liquid nitrogen, tiny canapés, or loud exclamations of disbelief. Great Ormond Street is appointment viewing 2010-04-07T11:01:00Z Other released elements — mostly nitrogen and phosphorous — are converted by fungi to ammonium, sulfates, and phosphates. What are fungi, and what do they have to do with . . . everything? 2021-05-14T04:00:00Z They under sow their grains with clover, which fixes nitrogen back into the soil, which the grains use to boost protein in a healthy crop and grain production rotation. Could the pandemic mark a turning point for consumers’ demand for local flour? 2021-06-21T04:00:00Z Industrially mined phosphorus and potash, along with synthetic nitrogen, are major components of the fertilizer industry. Meet Monsanto’s evil twin: 8 disturbing facts about the chemical fertilizer industry 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z Air is made up of mostly of nitrogen and oxygen, with tiny amounts of argon, carbon dioxide and other gases. Ever wondered about water vapor? 2015-12-20T05:00:00Z But the presence of plants has been difficult to identify, due to their low nitrogen content. People in Europe ate seaweed for thousands of years before it largely disappeared from their diets 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z For example, about 60 percent of the nitrogen poured on crops as fertilizer, the study found, is unnecessary. How eating less meat can help feed the world 2014-07-17T04:00:00Z In addition, synthetic nitrogen fertilizers are made by burning lots of natural gas. How gardeners can combat climate change 2017-04-18T04:00:00Z It also fights nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and formaldehyde. These five plants don’t just look good — they improve your health, too 2016-11-07T05:00:00Z They have 100 different factories making nitrogen, oxygen, argon... all kinds of gases, and they have thousands of customers, hundreds of trucks and lots of pipelines. My bright idea: Peter Miller on ants 2010-08-14T23:05:00Z Researchers at West Virginia University found some cars equipped with the software belched almost 40 times the permitted levels of nitrogen oxides. At MoMA, Love of Cars Can Be Exhausting 2021-08-12T04:00:00Z Plants need nitrogen to build important molecules such as protein and DNA. Pulses are packed with goodness 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Put them together, and they’ll stir up heat, with carbon as the fuel and nitrogen the flame. Perspective | For a better compost pile, balance these two types of ingredients 2017-07-03T04:00:00Z The fertility center knew for weeks prior to the incident that its cryotanks, which contained frozen gametes and embryos stored in liquid nitrogen, were both malfunctioning. Their embryos were destroyed. Now they mourn the children they’ll never have 2018-05-13T04:00:00Z We set up several shoots over a long weekend, set up experimental labs, mixed paints, liquid nitrogen, fluids, milk, cream, shot it with a variety of cameras and frame rates. Douglas Trumbull Honored for Technology He?s Still Creating 2012-02-01T13:00:01Z In the film, Meryl Streep played Miranda with sleek silver hair and a voice like liquid nitrogen — an ice queen to sink the Titanic. ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ Review: An Adaptation That Needs Tailoring 2022-08-08T04:00:00Z Alternate layers of green moist plant material, rich in nitrogen, with a dry, brown carbon source such as hay, straw or that autumn manna, fallen leaves. The essential compost pile Purple-spired lupines appeared first, fixing nitrogen with their roots and adding organic matter to the soil. Take a wildflower hike among the volcanic St. Helens landscape 2017-07-26T04:00:00Z In his earlier experiments, Alexander noted that nitrogen mustard exposure spurred a dramatic collapse of white blood cells in laboratory mice. War — What Is It Good For? Chemotherapy, Apparently 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z He is fluent in modern gastronomic techniques such as the use of liquid nitrogen and sous-vide baths, sure, but he studies older traditions too, like aging meat. | A Pilgrimage to a Plate 2014-02-11T15:01:44Z Bacteria on the bean plants' roots provide nitrogen, an essential nutrient, to all three plants. Computer science can help farmers explore alternative crops and sustainable farming methods 2023-08-09T04:00:00Z Modern agriculture and viticulture allow farmers and grape growers to add nutrients such as nitrogen to crops and soil, but Casteel advocates promoting a healthy “habitat” that will produce those nutrients naturally in the soil. To fight climate change, one winemaker wants to think about more than the grapes 2019-08-30T04:00:00Z A medical and scientific team will monitor Mr. Blaine’s mental state and ventilate the potentially harmful ozone and nitrogen dioxide created when electricity ionizes air. Million Volts for David Blaine in ‘Electrified’ Endurance Test 2012-10-01T19:11:03Z For those who tremble at the sight of liquid nitrogen, Azurmendi offers a handful of traditional Basque dishes, including a luxuriously overstuffed bowl of kokotxas, the tiny hake jowls that are a Basque delicacy. | Choice Tables: In Bilbao, It?s Not Just the Museum 2010-10-07T02:19:00Z Another idea is switching from an oxygen atmosphere to a nitrogen one, which would be less friendly to bacteria. Ötzi the Iceman died 5,300 years ago, but he still needs regular checkups 2018-01-22T05:00:00Z “Taste it on nitro,” said the bartender, referring to a tap powered with carbon dioxide and nitrogen, “it’s even more coffeelike.” Journeys: San Diego’s Thriving Craft Beer Scene 2012-05-25T17:33:07Z Legume plants are unique in the plant kingdom because they fix much of their own nitrogen in the soil from the air. Why a food you have never heard of could be key to feeding the world 2016-01-11T05:00:00Z In contrast, they release nitrogen into the soil enriching the soil it grows in. Canned chickpeas are better than soaked ones 2021-08-27T04:00:00Z This produces the smoke ring, a much-admired reddish band just below the surface — the result of a chemical reaction between the nitrogen dioxide in the smoke and the myoglobin in the meat. Brisket for Beginners 2019-05-24T04:00:00Z On the line at Volt, Bryan wordlessly submerges coconut pudding in liquid nitrogen, producing a perfect snowball that nestles into powdered lavender oil. Voltaggio brothers: Different routes to same path 2012-01-13T18:06:07Z “It turns out that you can have the perfect amount of nitrogen, phosphorous, potassium, and organic matter in your soil, but if people don’t like it, they won’t use it,” she says. Scientists can recycle sewer waste into garden soil. But if it stinks, it won’t sell. 2020-08-31T04:00:00Z Soils are deep, fertile and rich in organic material and nitrogen, and the land is relatively level. When it comes to making bourbon, why is corn so important? 2022-08-24T04:00:00Z Fermi was mocking concerns that the fission explosion of the bomb might trigger runaway fusion of the nitrogen that makes up over 70 percent of the air that surrounds the entire planet! "The Big Bang Theory" and real science, from Leonard's wedding vows to the "Time Machine" prop 2019-05-16T04:00:00Z Undersea pressure causes divers' bodies to absorb more nitrogen, oxygen and other inert gases than they would at sea level. Cousteau grandson pays tribute by trying to beat undersea record 2013-06-30T14:05:17Z Putting them on the compost pile while they’re still green will provide more nitrogen, to keep your pile cooking. Perspective | Waiting too long to weed can turn a relaxing task into a trial 2017-07-18T04:00:00Z They've also been shown to exacerbate the effects of climate change, since applications of synthetic nitrogen fertilizer causes soil to emit the potent greenhouse gases carbon dioxide and nitrous oxide. Plastic-coated agricultural chemicals are destroying human health 2022-08-31T04:00:00Z If you want to make the TikTok plant fertilizer, keep in mind that when adding coffee grounds directly to the soil, whether in outdoor or indoor plants, you need to also add additional nitrogen fertilizer. Does this internet-trendy plant food actually work? 2021-09-14T04:00:00Z They range from filling a balloon with liquid nitrogen to making a laser-assisted blowgun. Popular YouTube ‘King of Random’ dies in paraglider accident 2019-07-31T04:00:00Z Each tattoo is sewn to the canvas and the frame is pumped with nitrogen to help keep it pristinely preserved as museum-grade UV blocking glass is inserted into place. Their Loved Ones Died. Preserved Tattoos Offer a Way to Keep Them Close. 2022-10-08T04:00:00Z Most legumes can thrive in poor soil by fixing nitrogen gas from the air for their own use. Pulses are packed with goodness 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z Its store of carbon-14 begins to decay back into nitrogen. Bones from a Cheddar Gorge cave show that cannibalism helped Britain's earliest settlers survive the ice age 2010-06-19T23:05:00Z Over British protestations, in his official report he makes clear that nitrogen mustard is responsible for the injuries and deaths he is seeing, and that it came from an American ship. War — What Is It Good For? Chemotherapy, Apparently 2020-08-28T04:00:00Z Anhydrous ammonia, a nitrogen compound compressed into a clear, colorless liquid for easy application, is extremely dangerous to workers and neighboring communities. Meet Monsanto’s evil twin: 8 disturbing facts about the chemical fertilizer industry 2016-04-14T04:00:00Z Within 12 hours they had their first date at a Mexican restaurant, then a stop at Piccadilly Artisan Creamery for liquid nitrogen ice cream. A Little Birdie Gave Him the Scoop at the Zoo 2020-08-07T04:00:00Z Coal is without question our dirtiest fuel source: When burned, it dumps toxins like mercury and nitrogen oxides into the air and packs an outsize punch when it comes to carbon emissions. Farmers? sand-frac nightmare 2012-05-21T16:31:00Z The nice nurse is giving them a blast, with liquid nitrogen. The Sex Clinic; Trauma Doctors: TV review 2013-04-12T06:00:11Z You couldn't be here if stars had not exploded, because the elements – the carbon, nitrogen, oxygen, iron, all the things that matter for evolution and for life – weren't created at the beginning of time. The Observer science quiz 2012: part 2 2012-12-22T17:00:02Z Separate the cream from the milk for 11 minutes before mixing them back together and freezing with liquid nitrogen. Digested read: Noma: Time and Place in Nordic Cuisine by Rene Redzepi 2010-11-22T21:00:00Z It's able to fix nitrogen in different environments, making it a resilient legume species. Pulses are packed with goodness 2023-02-23T05:00:00Z A perennial crop, alfalfa extends deep roots that fix nitrogen in the soil and is good in crop rotations because it minimizes the need for fertilizers. Dairy, drought and the drying of the American West 2022-10-29T04:00:00Z For example, a study in Southern California showed that around half of homes exceeded a health standard based on the highest hour of nitrogen dioxide concentrations, almost entirely because of indoor emissions. Is your gas stove bad for your health? 2022-09-29T04:00:00Z “This poem alone will eradicate the nitrogen oxide pollution created by about 20 cars every day,” Mr. Ryan, who invented the formula, said in a statement. Roadside Poem Combats Pollution — Literally 2014-05-14T04:00:00Z Just like modern legumes and other plants that use nitrogen fixation, these cycads trade their sugars with bacteria in their roots in exchange for nitrogen plucked from the atmosphere. Plants that survived dinosaur extinction pulled nitrogen from air 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z The FTC wants to ban fees for add-on products and services that provide no consumer benefits, such as "nitrogen-filled" tires that contain no more nitrogen than normal air. US House panel opens probe into proposed FTC car buyer rule 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Bacteria that can convert nitrogen gas to ammonia could not only provide nutrients that plants need, but also help regenerate soil and protect plants from pests. Microbes could help reduce the need for chemical fertilizers 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z But the man who spearheaded the EU's green deal had to drop a party pledge to halve nitrogen emissions by 2030 after talking to young farmers. Dutch election promises new era and shake-up in politics 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z When ammonia leaks or isn’t burned completely, however, the nitrogen it contains can give rise to reactive nitrogen species. Carbon-free fuels could have a dark side 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z "Going into the project, there were no published nitrogen isotope data from fossilized plant foliage," Kipp said. Plants that survived dinosaur extinction pulled nitrogen from air 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Their work, Physcomitrium patens response to elevated CO2 is flexible and determined by and interaction between sugar and nitrogen availability, was recently published in the scientific journal New Phytologist. Research provides crucial insights into moss growth under elevated CO2 levels that may benefit climate change models 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Chemical fertilizers are manufactured using an energy-intensive process known as Haber-Bosch, which uses extremely high pressures to combine nitrogen from the air with hydrogen to make ammonia. Microbes could help reduce the need for chemical fertilizers 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z But an intense blast of gamma rays from a nearby GRB would create nitrogen oxides that destroy ozone faster than it can regenerate. Cosmic blast seared Earth’s atmosphere from 2 billion light-years away 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z They looked at scenarios in which between 0.5% and 5% of the nitrogen in ammonia was lost as reactive nitrogen compounds instead of being converted back into harmless atmospheric nitrogen. Carbon-free fuels could have a dark side 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z That means their nitrogen came from symbiotic bacteria. Plants that survived dinosaur extinction pulled nitrogen from air 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Their results demonstrated that the increase in biomass was due to improved photosynthesis and a delicate balancing of life cycle transition between diffuse and profuse growth depending on nitrogen and carbon availability. Research provides crucial insights into moss growth under elevated CO2 levels that may benefit climate change models 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z Nitrogen-fixing bacteria, which convert nitrogen gas to ammonia, can aid in this approach. Microbes could help reduce the need for chemical fertilizers 2023-11-15T05:00:00Z Known as the Haber-Bosch process, the reaction combines atmospheric nitrogen with hydrogen to form ammonia. Ammonia fuel offers great benefits but demands careful action 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z His turbines, he says, burn ammonia efficiently and produce little to no nitrous oxide, while catalytic converters in the exhaust systems get rid of any nitrogen oxides. Carbon-free fuels could have a dark side 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z A new study appearing Nov. 16 in the journal Nature Ecology & Evolution has concluded that the cycad species that survived relied on symbiotic bacteria in their roots, which provide them with nitrogen to grow. Plants that survived dinosaur extinction pulled nitrogen from air 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z This airborne pollutant does not come directly from smokestacks or vehicles, but instead is formed when other pollutants, mainly nitrogen oxides and volatile organic compounds, react in the presence of sunlight. New study indicates C4 crops less sensitive to ozone pollution than C3 crops 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The Alabama Supreme Court approved the use of nitrogen hypoxia to kill Smith on Nov. 1. Alabama will be first U.S. jurisdiction to execute inmate using nitrogen 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z He urged those in the energy sector to consult the decades of work from ecologists and agricultural scientists to understand the role of excess nitrogen in disturbing natural systems. Ammonia fuel offers great benefits but demands careful action 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z If just 0.4% of the nitrogen in this fuel were converted to nitrous oxide, they found it would completely zero out the benefits of switching from carbon-based fuels. Carbon-free fuels could have a dark side 2023-11-14T05:00:00Z But in the older and extinct cycad fossils, that nitrogen signature was absent. Plants that survived dinosaur extinction pulled nitrogen from air 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z Early nutrition experiments focused on the element nitrogen, first discovered in 1772, and whether its presence or absence in foods caused animals or humans to be healthy or sick. Why is there a Vitamin K but no Vitamin F? 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z The state then settled on nitrogen hypoxia as the method to use. Alabama will be first U.S. jurisdiction to execute inmate using nitrogen 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z Another option for accessing the energy in ammonia involves partially or fully splitting ammonia back into hydrogen and atmospheric nitrogen through a process known as cracking. Ammonia fuel offers great benefits but demands careful action 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z Under the proposed procedures, a mask would be placed over the inmate’s nose and mouth and their breathing air would be replaced with nitrogen, depriving them of the oxygen needed to stay alive. Alabama sets January execution date using nitrogen gas 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z What is less clear is how nitrogen fixation helped the surviving cycads. Plants that survived dinosaur extinction pulled nitrogen from air 2023-11-16T05:00:00Z It was a lack of another substance, Funk theorized in 1912: a nitrogen-containing compound he called a “vitamine,” combining the Latin word for “life” with “amine,” a name for a compound that contains nitrogen. Why is there a Vitamin K but no Vitamin F? 2023-11-09T05:00:00Z Alabama is set to execute a prisoner in January by nitrogen hypoxia, the first time that method of imposing the death penalty will be used in the U.S. Alabama will be first U.S. jurisdiction to execute inmate using nitrogen 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z And it could directly leak fugitive ammonia emissions into the environment, also forming air pollutants, impacting water quality, and stressing ecosystems by disturbing the global nitrogen cycle. Ammonia fuel offers great benefits but demands careful action 2023-11-13T05:00:00Z The nitrogen “will be administered for 15 minutes or five minutes following a flatline indication on the EKG, whichever is longer,” according to the execution protocol. Alabama sets January execution date using nitrogen gas 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Whale feces are rich in iron and nitrogen, and they stimulate the growth of phytoplankton on the ocean surface. Restoring the Planet Will Need More than a Climate Price Tag 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z Hydrogen generates health-harming nitrogen oxides when combusted, is an indirect global warming pollutant when leaked, and requires significant water supplies to produce. Climate Benefits of Hydrogen Are at Risk as Fossil Fuel Industry Pressures Mount 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z The nitrogen hypoxia method will be used to execute a man who was convicted of murder-for-hire. Alabama will be first U.S. jurisdiction to execute inmate using nitrogen 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z These charged particles follow the magnetic pull into the North Pole and interacted with oxygen and nitrogen in our atmosphere to create the greens, purples and reds associated with the Northern Lights. Northern Lights: What is Steve and why is it different to an aurora borealis? 2023-11-06T05:00:00Z Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall last week said the court decision had “cleared the way” for Smith’s execution by nitrogen hypoxia. Alabama sets January execution date using nitrogen gas 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z The researchers recently synthesised a new compound from a charged molecular fragment and nitrogen from the air, which has a wide range of potential applications in building new molecular structures. Charged 'molecular beasts' the basis for new compounds 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z Three states - Alabama, Oklahoma and Mississippi - have authorized nitrogen hypoxia as an execution method but no state has attempted to use it. Alabama court says state can execute inmate with nitrogen gas 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Nitrogen hypoxia involves putting a mask on the prisoner and pumping in nitrogen, eventually leaving the subject deprived of oxygen and unable to keep breathing. Alabama will be first U.S. jurisdiction to execute inmate using nitrogen 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The order did not specify the execution method, but the Alabama attorney general indicated in filings with the court that it intends to use nitrogen to put Smith to death. Alabama court says state can execute inmate with nitrogen gas 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The announcement moves Alabama closer to becoming the first state to attempt an execution by nitrogen gas, although there will likely be additional legal wrangling over the proposed method. Alabama sets January execution date using nitrogen gas 2023-11-08T05:00:00Z "If we then offer a certain molecule, for example nitrogen, which is normally unreactive and doesn't bind, the beast is satisfied with it because it has no other choice," he says. Charged 'molecular beasts' the basis for new compounds 2023-11-03T04:00:00Z In this case, they wanted to find a way to swap a carbon atom for a nitrogen atom -- a specific swap that comes up extremely frequently in pharmaceutical chemistry. Chemists make breakthrough in drug discovery chemistry 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Between 2 a.m. on Jan. 25 and 6 a.m. on Jan. 26, nitrogen hypoxia will be used to execute Kenneth Smith, according to Alabama officials. Alabama will be first U.S. jurisdiction to execute inmate using nitrogen 2023-11-10T05:00:00Z The decision moves Alabama closer to being the first state to attempt an execution with nitrogen gas, although there is likely to be additional litigation over the proposed new execution method. Alabama court says state can execute inmate with nitrogen gas 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z They found that the ash introduced high concentrations of many nutrients that phytoplankton rely on to grow and reproduce, including large amounts of nitrogen. How a California wildfire created a buffet for marine microbes 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z This generated an induced electric field that caused the nitrogen ions to leave the CoN and caused magnetism to appear in the sample, which changed from non-magnetic to magnetic. Wireless device makes magnetism appear in non-magnetic materials 2023-10-30T04:00:00Z One approach, outlined in a paper in Nature led by graduate student Jisoo Woo, works on molecules that already have a nitrogen atom nearby in the structure. Chemists make breakthrough in drug discovery chemistry 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Excess nitrogen pollutes groundwater and causes algal blooms in lakes—even as far away from the Corn Belt as the Gulf of Mexico. How shrinking corn could help farmers—and the environment 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Three states — Alabama, Oklahoma and Mississippi — have authorized nitrogen hypoxia as an execution method but no state has attempted to use it. Alabama court says state can execute inmate with nitrogen gas 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Off the coast of Southern California, for example, nitrogen levels drop in late summer and fall—just when fire season picks up. How a California wildfire created a buffet for marine microbes 2023-10-31T04:00:00Z "We see that a some Mycena appear to exchange nitrogen, an indispensable nutrient for plants, with carbon from plants," says the researcher. Fungal evolution discovered: Mycena can now invade living hosts 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The new method cleaves open the ring of atoms using ozone, and then uses the first nitrogen molecule to "guide" the second in. Chemists make breakthrough in drug discovery chemistry 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Making better use of nitrogen fertilizer may turn out to be the biggest benefit of short corn, says Kendall Lamkey, a corn breeder at Iowa State University. How shrinking corn could help farmers—and the environment 2023-10-25T04:00:00Z Under the proposed method, the inmate would be forced to breathe only nitrogen, depriving them of oxygen needed to maintain bodily functions and causing them to die. Alabama court says state can execute inmate with nitrogen gas 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z Harmful algal blooms result when bodies of water get overloaded with nitrogen and phosphorus runoff from agriculture and other human activities. Climate is increasing risk of high toxin concentrations in Northern US lakes 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z For example, as trees and mutualistic fungi work together, a larger proportion of heavy nitrogen isotopes are left in the fungi, as heavy isotopes are more difficult to move. Fungal evolution discovered: Mycena can now invade living hosts 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z The other approach, described in a paper in Science led by Pearson, works on molecules that don't already have a nitrogen atom. Chemists make breakthrough in drug discovery chemistry 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z The resulting defects arrange themselves next to the nitrogen atoms -- a so-called nitrogen-vacancy center has been created. A miniature magnetic resonance imager made of diamond 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Smith’s attorneys previously accused the state of trying to move Smith to “the front of the line” for a nitrogen execution in order to moot Smith’s lawsuit challenging lethal injection procedures. Alabama court says state can execute inmate with nitrogen gas 2023-11-02T04:00:00Z The current inventory of nitrous oxide from plant residues relies solely on the amount of nitrogen in the residues, while crucial factors such as the degradability of plant residues are not included. Researchers: There is a need for more accurate accounting of nitrous oxide from agricultural crop residues 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Because they are left to a greater extent when a fungus has shared nitrogen with its host plant, it is something that researchers can measure. Fungal evolution discovered: Mycena can now invade living hosts 2023-10-23T04:00:00Z It can simply remove one carbon atom -- the right one -- and replace it with a nitrogen atom. Chemists make breakthrough in drug discovery chemistry 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z To measure the compounds in the fish, the fish flesh is homogenized with water and blown over by nitrogen so that the compounds evaporate. Pinpointing the emergence of muddy flavors in your fish 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z The attorney general’s office has asked that another inmate, Kenneth Eugene Smith, be put to death by nitrogen hypoxia, a method the state has authorized but never used. Mid-November execution date set for Alabama inmate convicted of robbing, killing man in 1993 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z The artificial sequestering of nitrogen into fertilizer sparked a green revolution that enabled the human population to double. Wildlife Poop Is the Climate Solution You’ve Never Heard Of 2023-10-19T04:00:00Z Sunny days combined with high nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium levels in the water are the recipe for a bloom. ‘Unusually large’ toxic algal bloom covers stretch of Lower Snake River 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Swap out one carbon atom for a nitrogen atom, and the way the drug molecule interacts with its target can dramatically change. Chemists make breakthrough in drug discovery chemistry 2023-11-01T04:00:00Z Europa is believed to have enough carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen and other key elements to form the building blocks of living organisms. How NASA's Europa Clipper will survive its trip to Jupiter's hostile moon 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z The policy would raise energy costs and increase the price of nitrogen fertilizer production. Research finds water quality in Gulf of Mexico improves when adding social costs to carbon emissions 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z Its production causes overfertilization and increased nitrogen concentration in agriculture, which negatively affects the population, climate, and ecosystems. More sustainable agriculture by global redistribution of nitrogen fertilizer 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Fremier said nitrogen and phosphorus fertilizers that run off into rivers and dams that block the current are big contributors. ‘Unusually large’ toxic algal bloom covers stretch of Lower Snake River 2023-10-18T04:00:00Z Each plot received a randomized rate of corn seeding and nitrogen application. Management zone maps of little use to corn growers 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Together with his colleagues, he has now carried out a modelling study that examines the relationship between the ratios of nitrogen and phosphorus in dissolved inorganic and particulate organic matter in seawater. What phytoplankton physiology has to do with global climate 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z The researchers then considered three different levels of social costs applied to the fossil fuel and found at the highest carbon price the cost of nitrogen fertilizer could rise by roughly 90%. Research finds water quality in Gulf of Mexico improves when adding social costs to carbon emissions 2023-10-17T04:00:00Z About 60 percent of worldwide nitrogen fertilizer consumption are presently used for growing crops, such as corn, wheat, or rice. More sustainable agriculture by global redistribution of nitrogen fertilizer 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z In contrast to particle number emissions, there were differences in emissions of particle mass, black carbon and nitrogen oxides in different driving situations. The effects of preheating on vehicle fuel consumption and emissions appear minimal 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z They used an advanced random-forest algorithm to determine which factors -- weather conditions, soil characteristics or slope, for example -- best predicted whether higher nitrogen application or a higher seeding rate would improve yields. Management zone maps of little use to corn growers 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z In the computer model, they could alter the characteristics of phytoplankton and observe how this changed the nitrogen and phosphorus ratios in the water. What phytoplankton physiology has to do with global climate 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z If the particles from the sun penetrate lower into the atmosphere, they can impact nitrogen molecules, which emit light in blue and red. How to Watch the Northern Lights and Other Awesome Auroras 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z As a result, nitrogen fertilizer use for wheat and corn production would be reduced by 45 and 33 percent, respectively, without influencing worldwide production quantities. More sustainable agriculture by global redistribution of nitrogen fertilizer 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Regarding nitrogen oxide emissions, significant benefits from preheating were observed in only one gasoline vehicle, where the reduction was 41%. The effects of preheating on vehicle fuel consumption and emissions appear minimal 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z "We found that weather variables are the most important factors determining the spatial patterns of response to the nitrogen rate or the seed rate, followed by landscape and soil attributes," Martin said. Management zone maps of little use to corn growers 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z They carried out an ensemble of 400 simulations, which differ in the minimal nitrogen and phosphorus contents required by algae to stay alive. What phytoplankton physiology has to do with global climate 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Then, tandem forces of bacteria and fungi decompose these pieces and convert them into valuable nutrients such as nitrogen, calcium, and sulfur that helps feed trees and other plants. Leave your dead leaves on the ground this fall 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z These plants need nitrogen fertilizers to grow and produce bigger harvests. More sustainable agriculture by global redistribution of nitrogen fertilizer 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z It is noteworthy that, when considering the emissions from auxiliary heaters as well, the reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions is only 15%. The effects of preheating on vehicle fuel consumption and emissions appear minimal 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z This means that a plot that responds well to a higher nitrogen rate one year might not respond so well the next time it is planted in corn, he said. Management zone maps of little use to corn growers 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The model results reveal intricate feedback mechanisms involving changes in the nitrogen and phosphorus content of phytoplankton, oceanic oxygen levels, N2 fixation by nitrogen-fixing phytoplankton, and denitrification. What phytoplankton physiology has to do with global climate 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z Scientists using natural tracers off Queensland's coast have discovered the source of previously unquantified nitrogen and phosphorus having a profound environmental impact on the Great Barrier Reef. Discovery of invisible nutrient discharge on Great Barrier Reef raises concerns 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z This problem is particularly serious in the big cultivation areas of North America, Europe, and East Asia, where comparably large amounts of nitrogen fertilizer are used. More sustainable agriculture by global redistribution of nitrogen fertilizer 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z For diesel vehicles, the role of auxiliary heaters in total nitrogen oxide emissions was not as significant as in gasoline vehicles, as diesel vehicles had significantly higher in-use nitrogen oxide emissions. The effects of preheating on vehicle fuel consumption and emissions appear minimal 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Among the new locations with potential fairy circles, the researchers found common soil and climate characteristics, such as low nitrogen and a lack of rainfall, respectively. Thousands More Puzzling ‘Fairy Circles’ Have Been Found around the World 2023-10-10T04:00:00Z Additionally, the analysis highlights the potentially substantial influence of phytoplankton subsistence nitrogen and phosphorus quotas on atmospheric CO2 levels on geological time scales. What phytoplankton physiology has to do with global climate 2023-10-13T04:00:00Z "Groundwater discharge accounted for approximately one-third of new nitrogen and two-thirds of phosphorus inputs, indicating that nearly twice the amount of nitrogen enters the Reef from groundwater compared to river waters," Professor Maher said. Discovery of invisible nutrient discharge on Great Barrier Reef raises concerns 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z KIT researchers recently modeled the effect of a worldwide redistribution of nitrogen fertilizer use. More sustainable agriculture by global redistribution of nitrogen fertilizer 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Although all studied vehicles exceeded nitrogen oxide emission limits, the largest exceedances were observed in diesel vehicles, even up to 21 times the limit. The effects of preheating on vehicle fuel consumption and emissions appear minimal 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z These plants filtered the water, reducing murkiness and absorbing nitrogen and phosphorus, Lucero said. Ancient Maya reservoirs offer lessons for today's water crises 2023-10-09T04:00:00Z Edgar Allan Poe, for example, wrote a short story about a comet passing close to Earth, extracting all the nitrogen from our atmosphere as it whooshed past. We're all gonna die! How the idea of human extinction has reshaped our world 2023-10-08T04:00:00Z "There's this interesting phenomenon where you have air moving across a city landscape, picking up nitrogen oxides, then moving over a forest to give you this toxic brew," Sharkey said. Plants could worsen air pollution on a warming planet 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z "Our models show that worldwide consumption of nitrogen fertilizer could be reduced by 32 percent by a more homogeneous distribution. The current level of grain production would remain unaffected," Smerald says. More sustainable agriculture by global redistribution of nitrogen fertilizer 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z The studied emissions, including particulate and nitrogen oxide emissions, indicated some reductions for vehicles with fuel-powered auxiliary heaters. The effects of preheating on vehicle fuel consumption and emissions appear minimal 2023-10-12T04:00:00Z Excess fertiliser runs off fields into the water, taking growth-stimulating nitrogen and phosphorus into the lough. Lough Neagh: Earl of Shaftesbury open to sale but won't give it away 2023-10-03T04:00:00Z Farmers use it to add nitrogen fertilizer to the soil, and it acts as a refrigerant in the cooling systems of large buildings such as warehouses and factories. 5 died of exposure to chemical in central Illinois crash, preliminary autopsies find 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Although isoprene isn't inherently bad -- it actually helps plants better tolerate insect pests and high temperatures -- it can worsen air pollution by reacting with nitrogen oxides from automobiles and coal-fired power plants. Plants could worsen air pollution on a warming planet 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z "For this, nitrogen fertilizer would have to be redistributed from traditional cultivation areas in China, North America, and Europe to less used areas, such as Sub-Saharan Africa." More sustainable agriculture by global redistribution of nitrogen fertilizer 2023-10-16T04:00:00Z Nitrogen is an essential nutrient for life, but most of the nitrogen on Earth is tied up as atmospheric gas that organisms can't use. Your microbes live on after you die. A microbiologist explains how 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Researchers looked at pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, ozone, carbon monoxide and sulfur dioxide. Exposure to air pollution linked to increased risk of stroke within 5 days 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z Potentially dangerous contaminants include water, nitrogen oxides and sulfur oxides—all of which are sometimes found in CO2 captured from power plants. Pipelines Touted as Carbon Capture Solution Spark Uncertainty and Opposition 2023-10-01T04:00:00Z Isoprene interacts with nitrogen oxide compounds found in air pollution produced by coal-fired power plants and internal combustion engines in vehicles. Plants could worsen air pollution on a warming planet 2023-10-05T04:00:00Z The aluminum MOF requires less energy to release the captured carbon than more conventional liquid carbon-capture compounds, and its small pore size naturally excludes nitrogen gas, the primary component of the atmosphere. Chemical cages could store hydrogen, expand use of clean-burning fuel 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z Decomposers play a critical role recycling organic forms of nitrogen such as proteins into inorganic forms such as ammonium and nitrate that microbes and plants can use. Your microbes live on after you die. A microbiologist explains how 2023-10-02T04:00:00Z Low air pressure and cold temperatures at these elevations cause the air to expand, spreading out molecules such as oxygen, nitrogen and argon, all necessary components of air. Why Do Airplane Flights Cause Digestive Problems? 2023-09-28T04:00:00Z The fresh compost left after several months is in a slower state of decomposition; it’s rich with microorganisms and nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus, and potassium. How to compost—and why it’s good for the environment 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z Norway also taxes vehicles on their carbon dioxide and nitrogen oxides emissions. Electric vehicles are a climate solution with a pollution problem: Tire particles 2023-09-27T04:00:00Z "Seaweed needs three primary nutrients in addition to sunlight to flourish — nitrogen, phosphorus, and carbon dioxide," Satterlee told Salon by email. Transforming old oil rigs into seaweed farms could resurrect "dead zones" in the ocean 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z "Microbes, especially those in the surface soil, perform a number of really key ecosystem processes, like carbon and nitrogen cycling." By air, rain and land: How microbes return after a wildfire 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Smith’s attorneys argued the state has disclosed little information about how nitrogen executions would work, releasing only a redacted copy of the proposed protocol. Alabama inmate opposes being ‘test subject’ for new nitrogen execution method 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Food scraps are called “greens” and are high in nitrogen. How to compost—and why it’s good for the environment 2023-09-26T04:00:00Z The polymer templates, which were made of alternating carbon and nitrogen atoms, have tiny pores where copper atoms can fit at varying distances from one another. Copper-based catalysts efficiently turn carbon dioxide into methane 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z The charged particles interact with oxygen and nitrogen in our atmosphere to create the colours of the aurora we are all familiar with. In pictures: Northern Lights make lively display 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z Hovering helicopters quickly pounced on the scene, so they could transport it to a temporary clean room at the Utah Test and Training Range, where it will be sealed in a nitrogen atmosphere. NASA delivers bounty of asteroid samples to Earth 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z Under the proposed method, hypoxia would be caused by forcing the inmate to breathe only nitrogen, depriving them of oxygen needed to maintain bodily functions and causing them to die. Alabama inmate opposes being ‘test subject’ for new nitrogen execution method 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z The asteroid samples will be placed in a nitrogen environment in large, custom-designed isolator glove boxes to keep them pristine and away from the terrestrial atmosphere. OSIRIS-REx's Asteroid Samples Are Finally Down to Earth 2023-09-24T04:00:00Z It is in this sterile cabin that the inner canister containing the Bennu samples will be enclosed in nitrogen for onward transport to Nasa's Johnson Space Center in Texas where the detailed analysis can begin. Osiris-Rex: Nasa awaits fiery return of asteroid Bennu samples 2023-09-23T04:00:00Z "Nitrogen dioxide absorbs light at certain wavelengths, so satellite snapshots can reveal different levels of nitrogen dioxide concentrations across space." Chicago's West Side is air pollution hotspot 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Called cover crops, these plants fix nitrogen in the soil, insulate roots of existing plants and retain moisture and nutrients that would otherwise leach away during winter rains. Give your garden a nitrogen boost with cover crops | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z Alabama authorized nitrogen hypoxia in 2018, but the state has not attempted to use it until now to carry out a death sentence. Alabama inmate opposes being ‘test subject’ for new nitrogen execution method 2023-09-25T04:00:00Z The idea was to slap the surface and, at the same time, give out a blast of nitrogen gas to kick up gravel and dust. Osiris-Rex: Asteroid Bennu 'is a journey back to our origins' 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z When the ectomycorrhizal fungi attach themselves to tree roots, they acquire carbon in the form of sugars from their tree hosts and in turn provide the trees with important nutrients like nitrogen and phosphorus. How climate warming could disrupt a deep-rooted relationship 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z But the study also revealed a loss of genes involved in other key biological processes -- root development, nitrogen absorption, and regulation of flowering development. This parasitic plant convinces hosts to grow into its own flesh--it's also an extreme example of genome shrinkage 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z Like other plants, they take in nitrogen from the air in their leaves and stalks, later released after digging in or using as mulch. Give your garden a nitrogen boost with cover crops | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z "Nitrate runoff and nitrogen use efficiency are some of the preeminent issues facing agriculture," said Sanguinet, associate professor in WSU's Department of Crop and Soil Sciences. Gene required for root hair growth, nitrate foraging found in grasses 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Crops grow better in it because of its high phosphorus, nitrogen, and calcium content. Ancient Amazonians created mysterious ‘dark earth’ on purpose 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Additionally, there are lingering questions about how climate warming will impact the underground threads -- known as ectomycorrhizal networks - formed by fungi that connects trees and facilitates the transfer of water, nitrogen and other minerals. How climate warming could disrupt a deep-rooted relationship 2023-09-21T04:00:00Z "Nitrogen dioxide, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter and carbon emissions. If you deal with one, you deal with the other." Ulez is two-for-one offer for London, Sadiq Khan says 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Cut back plants to the base — legumes will release extra nitrogen from their root nodules. Give your garden a nitrogen boost with cover crops | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-09-22T04:00:00Z "If you can understand the genetic mechanisms that control nitrate uptake and signaling, as well as how plants can better use nitrate, it's advantageous for agriculture, soil, water, fertilizer application and the entire nitrogen cycle." Gene required for root hair growth, nitrate foraging found in grasses 2023-09-19T04:00:00Z Among the most concerning evaluations are the flows of phosphorus and nitrogen, which are both widely used as crop fertilizers and freely run out into ecosystems, wreaking havoc by, for example, triggering dangerous algal blooms. Humans Have Crossed 6 of 9 ‘Planetary Boundaries’ 2023-09-13T04:00:00Z And adding nutrients such as nitrogen, phosphorus or iron to nutrient-limited areas of the ocean to help microalgae grow could increase ocean uptake of carbon dioxide from the atmosphere. Our Oceans Are Threatened by Climate Disruption. They Could Also Provide Climate Solutions 2023-09-12T04:00:00Z Those byproducts are rich in nitrogen and other nutrients, so for decades, the farm has sent that effluent into ponds where they grow hyacinths. How a California caviar producer with a fake Russian name became the vanguard of sustainable aquaculture 2023-09-11T04:00:00Z Excess fertiliser runs off from fields into the water, taking growth-stimulating nitrogen and phosphorus into the lough. Lough Neagh: What does future hold for UK's largest freshwater lake? 2023-09-09T04:00:00Z When creatures—including people—die, microbes decompose them, releasing carbon, nitrogen and phosphates that create new life. Carbon in the Oceans Is Altering the Micro-Fabric of Life 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z You might also catch a flash of red, which is usually from the oxygen or nitrogen in our atmosphere glowing from the intense heat. The Science of Shooting Stars 2023-09-08T04:00:00Z The Dutch government has also revealed radical action to tackle environmental damage, outlining ambitions to halve its nitrogen emissions by 2030. New tech boosts Dutch drive for sustainable farming 2023-09-03T04:00:00Z Now Alabama intends to add nitrogen hypoxia to the list. Alabama nitrogen hypocrisy: America's latest fantasy death-penalty solution 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Fava beans sport beautiful plum and cream flowers before their delicious, meaty beans form, all while fixing nitrogen in the soil. Last-minute vegetables to plant now | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Alabama is seeking to become the first state to execute a prisoner using nitrogen. Alabama describes proposed nitrogen gas execution; seeks to become first state to carry it out 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Modelling commissioned by Transport for London projects that the expansion of Ulez will reduce emissions of nitrogen oxides from transport by 6.9% in outer London. London Ulez expansion: Do clean-air zones reduce pollution? 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Alabama is seeking to become the first state to execute a prisoner by making him breathe pure nitrogen. Alabama wants to be the first state to execute a prisoner by making him breathe pure nitrogen 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z According to a report in the Guardian, Alabama state Sen. Trip Pittman described nitrogen hypoxia as a "more humane option" for putting condemned prisoners to death. Alabama nitrogen hypocrisy: America's latest fantasy death-penalty solution 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Nitrogen hypoxia is caused by forcing the inmate to breathe only nitrogen, depriving them of oxygen and causing them to pass out and die, according to the theory. Alabama seeks nation’s 1st execution by nitrogen hypoxia 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Under the proposed execution method of nitrogen hypoxia, an inmate would be forced to breathe only nitrogen, depriving them of oxygen needed to maintain bodily functions and causing them to die. Alabama describes proposed nitrogen gas execution; seeks to become first state to carry it out 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z On Thursday, researchers released their first images, which show changes in nitrogen dioxide pollution over the United States over the course of a day. A First Look From NASA’s New Air Pollution Satellite 2023-08-24T04:00:00Z The court filing indicated Alabama plans to put him to death by nitrogen hypoxia, an execution method that is authorized in three states but has never been used. Alabama wants to be the first state to execute a prisoner by making him breathe pure nitrogen 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Michael Copeland, one of the country's leading proponents of nitrogen hypoxia as an execution method, anticipated this claim several years ago in testimony before the Oklahoma legislature. Alabama nitrogen hypocrisy: America's latest fantasy death-penalty solution 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Alabama authorized nitrogen hypoxia in 2018 but the state has not attempted to use it until now to carry out a death sentence. Alabama seeks nation’s 1st execution by nitrogen hypoxia 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Alabama Attorney General Steve Marshall on Friday asked the Alabama Supreme Court to set an execution date for Kenneth Smith, 58, using nitrogen hypoxia as the method of execution. Alabama describes proposed nitrogen gas execution; seeks to become first state to carry it out 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z In particular, the useful forms of nutrients that corals need in order to grow—including nitrogen and phosphorus—tend to be in short supply around reefs. Like hard-working farmers, corals cultivate and eat their resident algae 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Nitrogen hypoxia is caused by forcing the inmate to breathe only nitrogen, depriving them of oxygen and causing them to die. Alabama wants to be the first state to execute a prisoner by making him breathe pure nitrogen 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z If Alabama goes forward with its plan to kill Smith with nitrogen hypoxia, he would become the first person in the United States executed in this manner. Alabama nitrogen hypocrisy: America's latest fantasy death-penalty solution 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z Oklahoma and Mississippi have also authorized nitrogen hypoxia. Alabama seeks nation’s 1st execution by nitrogen hypoxia 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Smith, in seeking to block the state’s second attempt to execute him by lethal injection, had argued that nitrogen should be available. Alabama describes proposed nitrogen gas execution; seeks to become first state to carry it out 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Scientists knew algae provided corals with energy via photosynthesis, but these results suggested they were also sustaining coral growth by converting inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus into coral chow. Like hard-working farmers, corals cultivate and eat their resident algae 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Alabama authorized nitrogen hypoxia in 2018 amid a shortage of drugs used to carry out lethal injections, but the state has not attempted to use it until now to carry out a death sentence. Alabama wants to be the first state to execute a prisoner by making him breathe pure nitrogen 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z In an added twist to the Smith saga, Marshall told the court that this time the state intends to put him to death by nitrogen hypoxia, which Alabama added to its execution menu in 2018. Alabama nitrogen hypocrisy: America's latest fantasy death-penalty solution 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z A number of Alabama inmates, including Smith, in seeking to block their executions by lethal injection, have argued they should be allowed to die by nitrogen hypoxia. Alabama seeks nation’s 1st execution by nitrogen hypoxia 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z The warden, from another room, would then “activate the nitrogen hypoxia system.” Alabama describes proposed nitrogen gas execution; seeks to become first state to carry it out 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z What’s more, the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus contained within the unaccounted-for cells aligned with the nutrients required for the coral to grow as big as it did. Like hard-working farmers, corals cultivate and eat their resident algae 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z Oklahoma and Mississippi have also authorized nitrogen hypoxia, but have not used it. Alabama wants to be the first state to execute a prisoner by making him breathe pure nitrogen 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Smith said he would prefer to take his chances with nitrogen hypoxia. Alabama nitrogen hypocrisy: America's latest fantasy death-penalty solution 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The disclosure that the state is ready to use nitrogen hypoxia is expected to set off a new round of legal battles over the constitutionality of the method. Alabama seeks nation’s 1st execution by nitrogen hypoxia 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z “After the nitrogen gas is introduced, it will be administered for 15 minutes or five minutes following a flatline indication on the EKG, whichever is longer,” the procedures stated. Alabama describes proposed nitrogen gas execution; seeks to become first state to carry it out 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z A unique form of nitrogen that is plentiful in bird droppings, but not zooplankton, also reappeared in corals around bird-dense islands. Like hard-working farmers, corals cultivate and eat their resident algae 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z The disclosure that Alabama is ready to use nitrogen hypoxia is expected to set off a new round of legal battles over the constitutionality of the method. Alabama wants to be the first state to execute a prisoner by making him breathe pure nitrogen 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z But nitrogen hypoxia, like electrocution, the gas chamber and lethal injection, is unlikely to deliver on its proponents' promises. Alabama nitrogen hypocrisy: America's latest fantasy death-penalty solution 2023-09-01T04:00:00Z The plants fixed nitrogen in the dark and new riches formed under the green cover. Poems: ‘Water Striders’ and ‘Fallowing’ 2023-08-18T04:00:00Z If Alabama carries out an execution by nitrogen, it will be the first new execution method since lethal injection was introduced in the 1970s. Alabama describes proposed nitrogen gas execution; seeks to become first state to carry it out 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z However, sea creatures living in the vicinity excrete plenty of inorganic nitrogen and phosphorus, which the coral’s algal residents can readily consume. Like hard-working farmers, corals cultivate and eat their resident algae 2023-08-22T04:00:00Z “No state in the country has executed a person using nitrogen hypoxia and Alabama is in no position to experiment with a completely unproven and unused method for executing someone,” the organization said. Alabama wants to be the first state to execute a prisoner by making him breathe pure nitrogen 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z Most of these jet-engine planes are fueled on kerosene, which emits some pollutants, like smog-forming nitrogen oxides, but this fuel burns relatively clean. Finding clean air in Los Angeles? It's an almost unsolvable puzzle 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Dr. Goldin said the floodwaters included heavy metals, pesticides and nutrients — nitrogen and phosphorus in particular — that had built up in the sediment behind the dam. As Dead Dolphins Wash Ashore, Ukraine Builds a Case of Ecocide Against Russia 2023-08-17T04:00:00Z Alabama lawmakers approved nitrogen hypoxia as an alternate execution method in 2018 as death penalty states faced difficulty obtaining lethal injection drugs and ongoing litigation challenging the humaneness of lethal injection. Alabama describes proposed nitrogen gas execution; seeks to become first state to carry it out 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z Small bits and minuscule strings of plastic has become so pervasive and omnipresent, that it now cycles “through the earth in a manner akin to global biogeochemical cycles,” such as water, carbon, nitrogen or oxygen. A reporter kept a diary of her plastic use. It was 'soul crushing' 2023-08-15T04:00:00Z Alabama has been working for several years to develop the nitrogen hypoxia execution method, but has disclosed little about its plans. Alabama wants to be the first state to execute a prisoner by making him breathe pure nitrogen 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z The soils are rich in nitrate compounds, nitrogen, potassium, sodium, calcium. These mummies were made … by accident? 2023-08-07T04:00:00Z Wastewater disposed in large bodies of water can result in high amounts of nitrogen and phosphorus, which can drive the growth of algae blooms. Dead fish wash ashore as toxic red tide hits the San Francisco Bay Area 2023-08-05T04:00:00Z He said that while no state has carried out a death sentence with nitrogen, people have died by breathing nitrogen during industrial accidents and suicide attempts, so the effects are known. Alabama describes proposed nitrogen gas execution; seeks to become first state to carry it out 2023-08-29T04:00:00Z One might also practice grasscycling — the process of leaving clippings on the lawn to decompose, which puts nitrogen back into the soil. Questions to ask before outsourcing your lawn care | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z A number of Alabama inmates seeking to block their executions by lethal injection, including Smith, have argued they should be allowed to die by nitrogen hypoxia. Alabama wants to be the first state to execute a prisoner by making him breathe pure nitrogen 2023-08-25T04:00:00Z The leaves contain a significant amount of all three major plant nutrients: nitrogen, phosphorus and potassium. How to make your own fertilizer from comfrey leaves 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Wastewater disposed in large bodies of water can result in high amounts of nitrogen and phosphorous, which can drive the growth of algae blooms. A toxic red tide has returned to the San Francisco Bay Area, after killing thousands of fish last year 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z As a fertilizer, potash lacks of some of climate change concerns of nitrogen- and phosphorous-based fertilizers, which require greenhouse gases to produce or can leach into water sources. Environmentalists sue to stop Utah potash mine that produces sought-after crop fertilizer 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z In exchange, the fungi provide the plants with water and essential nutrients from the soil, like phosphorus and nitrogen. The unsung heroes underground: How fungi are reducing the carbon in our atmosphere 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z In April, a study from London City Hall found levels of nitrogen dioxide exceeded the legal limit in 14 of the city’s 32 boroughs. A pollution tax on older cars can be extended to London’s suburbs after a British court ruling 2023-07-28T04:00:00Z The higher the protein content a plant has, the more nitrogen it contains. How to make your own fertilizer from comfrey leaves 2023-08-04T04:00:00Z Senn said wastewater treatment plants may not be removing enough nitrogen before discharging into the bay. A toxic red tide has returned to the San Francisco Bay Area, after killing thousands of fish last year 2023-08-01T04:00:00Z But trucks ferrying this cargo release tremendous amounts of harmful particulate matter and smog-forming nitrogen oxides. Fontana rejects massive warehouse proposal amid public outcry and pollution complaints 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z “We expect to have the capsule back to the clean-room processing area within two hours of it being on the ground and to have it on nitrogen purge within another two hours.” This Is How the First-Ever U.S. Asteroid Sample Return Will Unfold 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Burning ammonia can also produce nitrogen oxide, which is toxic to humans and is another emission to be managed. Your Monday Briefing: A Major Vote in Israel 2023-07-23T04:00:00Z One report by the environmental consultancy CE Delft found that a ship that docked in Amsterdam, the Marella Discovery, emitted the same amount of nitrogen oxide pollutants as 30,000 trucks. Amsterdam to Cruises: ‘Party Time Is Over’ 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z They’re studying nutrients such as phosphorus and nitrogen, which can blow in from agricultural fields and factories and might act as fertilizer to spur algae growth. Algae blooms that cause pink snow could accelerate melting as Earth warms 2023-07-21T04:00:00Z For instance, road traffic produces nitrogen dioxide, while moisture and structural issues in buildings can lead to mould. Can houseplants purify the air in your home? 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z That nitrogen flush will be done to assure outside air doesn’t pollute the samples prior to relocating the capsule and its high-value contents to NASA’s Johnson Space Center in Houston, Tex. This Is How the First-Ever U.S. Asteroid Sample Return Will Unfold 2023-07-27T04:00:00Z Rhizobia have evolved to help plants like clover take nitrogen from the air and secrete it into the soil, meaning it essentially makes its own fertilizer. Why clover lawns are a good alternative to grass 2023-07-20T04:00:00Z Organic compounds are molecules formed from carbon, although they often include other life-associated elements like phosphorus, oxygen, sulfur, hydrogen and nitrogen. Mars rover detects chemicals of life — but it doesn't prove aliens just yet, scientists caution 2023-07-13T04:00:00Z But gray water carries contaminants such as human fecal material, harmful bacteria and viruses, and a variety of chemicals, commercial soaps and detergents that contain nitrogen and phosphorous that pose environmental problems. AP explains court ruling siding with Amish families who balked at Minnesota septic tank rules 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z Sanctions on Russia for its invasion of Ukraine don’t specifically target fertilizers but the war has disrupted shipments of the three main chemical fertilizers: potash, phosphorus, and nitrogen. El Nino is threatening rice crops while grain supplies already are squeezed by the war in Ukraine 2023-07-12T04:00:00Z The hydrogen and nitrogen compound is mostly used as fertilizer. Focus: Fertilizer company OCI bets big on climate-friendly ammonia 2023-07-10T04:00:00Z In the Netherlands, migration is somewhat overshadowed by farmers' protests against government plans to limit nitrogen emissions, a policy they say will spell the end of many farms. Dutch Prime Minister Rutte to update king on government collapse 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z While these trucks make up 3% of vehicles on the road, they account for more than half of nitrogen oxides and fine particle diesel pollution, according to the California Air Resources board. Truck makers pledge to comply with new California rules phasing out gas-powered vehicles 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Researchers looked at long-term average levels of soot, fine particles, nitrogen dioxide and ultrafine particles. UW study shows Seattle’s historically redlined communities have worse air quality 2023-07-06T04:00:00Z Dangerous air pollutants like nitrogen oxide and particulate matter contribute to dozens of early deaths and hundreds of millions of dollars’ worth of impacts on health annually in Washington. Seattle's clean buildings plan can save lives | Op-Ed 2023-07-02T04:00:00Z Recent changes by the state Environment Department focus on oilfield equipment that emits smog-causing pollution, specifically volatile organic compounds and nitrogen oxides. New Mexico regulators fine oil producer $40 million for burning off vast amounts of natural gas 2023-06-29T04:00:00Z While BBB is mostly focused on the government's nitrogen emissions plans it also supports a stricter migration policy and has suggested a possible yearly cap of 15,000 asylum seekers. Dutch Prime Minister Rutte to update king on government collapse 2023-07-08T04:00:00Z Use caution: Too much nitrogen can give you beautiful plants with no tomatoes since all the plant’s energy will go into growing the leaves instead of flowering and fruiting. Clearing weeds before planting a ground cover, and tomato questions 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Dr. Dias’s material is made of lutetium, a silvery-white rare earth metal, along with hydrogen and a little bit of nitrogen. New Study Bolsters Room-Temperature Superconductor Claim 2023-06-23T04:00:00Z And just like the manufacture and use of your power-hungry PC or game console, that biosphere reworks the planet, making it a Gaian machine of water and oxygen, nitrogen and carbon. To Find Life in the Universe, Find the Computation 2023-06-22T04:00:00Z Then they cooled the embryo, kept in a slender plastic straw, using –196°C liquid nitrogen. How to deep freeze an entire organ—and bring it back to life 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Previous studies have concluded that gas stoves produce nitrogen dioxide, a lung irritant linked to asthma and a precursor to smog. Cooking with a gas stove may be as bad as breathing secondhand cigarette smoke, study finds 2023-06-21T04:00:00Z Gas stoves emit other harmful pollutants such as nitrogen dioxide, carbon monoxide and formaldehyde, and can also leak methane, a potent greenhouse gas, even when they are turned off. Study compares gas stove pollution to secondhand cigarette smoke 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z For cocktails that traditionally call for the use of crushed ice, such as tiki drinks, the bar uses liquid nitrogen instead. Climate-Friendly Cocktail Recipes Go Light on Ice 2023-06-17T04:00:00Z Sunlight hits tiny nitrogen and oxygen molecules in the air, and the light’s blue component gets scattered off. Why Does Smoke Turn the Sky Orange? 2023-06-16T04:00:00Z The others are carbon, hydrogen, nitrogen, oxygen and sulfur. A ‘Soda Ocean’ on a Moon of Saturn Has All the Ingredients for Life 2023-06-14T04:00:00Z In the Netherlands pig numbers have fallen 9% in the past five years as the government pursues a push to limit nitrogen emissions from livestock farms. Analysis: EU pork on a lean streak as higher standards drive up costs 2023-06-12T04:00:00Z Each mushroom grows out of an oversize test tube packed with sand-like vermiculite bathed in liquid growth media, a mixture of acetate and inorganic nutrients including phosphorus and nitrogen. Crops grown without sunlight could help feed astronauts bound for Mars 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z The Liberal Democrats' largest donation was £200,000, from a company called Peak Scientific Instruments, a nitrogen generator manufacturer. Tory finances boosted by billionaire’s biggest donation in 20 years 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Technically, the only thing you should ever put in your lungs is pure air: oxygen, nitrogen, CO2 and a few other natural gases. Canadian wildfires are choking Americans. Here’s why air quality got so bad and what can be done 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z Carbon absorption and nitrogen removal attributes may decrease acidification impacts in the Salish Sea. Seattle partnership dives into the mysteries of Elliott Bay’s bull kelp | Provided by Port of Seattle 2023-06-08T04:00:00Z The Air Quality Index considers five measurements of air pollution: ground-level ozone, particle pollution, carbon monoxide, sulfur dioxide and nitrogen dioxide. How to Use the Air Quality Index 2023-06-07T04:00:00Z Although having more “nutrients” in the water might sound like a good thing, in this case, it’s actually pollution like nitrogen and phosphorus from agricultural and urban runoff. Chesapeake Bay report cites environmental justice disparities 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Before the Covid pandemic, concentrations of the pollutant nitrogen dioxide on Hope Street in Glasgow averaged 50% more than the safe legal limit. Low emission zone vehicle ban begins in Glasgow 2023-06-01T04:00:00Z Crops don't require nitrogen rich fertilisers, which are energy intensive to produce. Peas that don't taste like peas could help the planet 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z The blue flames also emit harmful pollutants like nitrogen dioxides, as well as planet-warming gases. Testing New York Apartments: How Dirty Is That Gas Stove, Really? 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z De Croo said that climate legislation should not be overloaded with restoration measures or limits on agricultural nitrogen pollution, warning that businesses would no longer be able to keep up. Cracks emerging in Europe’s united front to battle climate change 2023-05-27T04:00:00Z Of seven indicators, there were improvements in water clarity, nitrogen, phosphorus, and aquatic grasses. Chesapeake Bay report cites environmental justice disparities 2023-06-06T04:00:00Z Cooking with gas stoves produces nitrogen oxides which have been linked to respiratory problems and cardiovascular disease. Action urged to cut gas cooker health risks 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z In fact, they put nitrogen and other nutrients back into the soil, further reducing the need for fertiliser as farmers rotate their crops. Peas that don't taste like peas could help the planet 2023-05-31T04:00:00Z The machinery quickly detected the change: a rise in concentrations of nitrogen dioxide — which, among other negative health effects, can irritate the respiratory system, aggravate symptoms of respiratory diseases and contribute to asthma. Testing New York Apartments: How Dirty Is That Gas Stove, Really? 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z The plant exceeded rolling 12-month emission limits for volatile organic compounds, carbon monoxide, nitrogen oxides and other hazardous pollutants, according to state regulators. Shell agrees to pay $10 million for air pollution at massive new Pennsylvania petrochemical plant 2023-05-24T04:00:00Z European Union countries and lawmakers will negotiate proposals this year for tighter limits for diesel - but not petrol - car emissions and for heavy-duty trucks and buses, including nitrogen oxide and carbon monoxide. Euro 7 emissions standard to cost many times EC forecasts -industry group 2023-05-23T04:00:00Z Evidence suggests that even when gas stoves are off they leak methane, and when on, produce carbon dioxide gas and nitrogen oxides. Action urged to cut gas cooker health risks 2023-05-26T04:00:00Z “A good one that has been proposed is to understand nitrogen fixation,” Chong said. A quantum leap forward: University of Chicago gets $150 million from Google, IBM to build world’s most powerful supercomputer 2023-05-22T04:00:00Z Opening the kitchen entrance and cracking open the window, as Mrs. Johnson said she often did while cooking, brought nitrogen dioxide levels down to abut 200 parts per billion. Testing New York Apartments: How Dirty Is That Gas Stove, Really? 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z Some species play an important role in the nitrogen cycle. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Growing beans with maize also increases the nitrogen in the soil and preserves its fertility for longer periods. World History: to 1500 2023-04-19T00:00:00Z In addition, they may contain hydrogen, oxygen, nitrogen, phosphorus, sulfur, and additional minor elements. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Alabama has authorized nitrogen hypoxia — death as a result of breathing pure nitrogen — as an execution method but no state has attempted to use the untested method to put an inmate to death. US Supreme Court sides with Alabama inmate who seeks to die by nitrogen hypoxia 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z In one bedroom, nitrogen dioxide concentrations reached about 70 parts per billion, below the E.P.A. threshold but significantly above the World Health Organization’s standards for chronic exposure. Testing New York Apartments: How Dirty Is That Gas Stove, Really? 2023-05-30T04:00:00Z As it grows, the mycelium depletes the soil of nitrogen, causing the mycelia to grow away from the center and leading to the “fairy ring” of fruiting bodies where there is adequate soil nitrogen. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z This guano is rich in useful nutrients, such as nitrogen and phosphorous. Rats Are Finally Gone from This Vulnerable Island 2023-05-12T04:00:00Z It is made of repeating units of a modified sugar containing nitrogen. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z On the day of the execution, a divided 11th Circuit panel stayed the execution after Smith raised concerns about previous lethal injections in the state and suggested nitrogen hypoxia as an available alternative method. US Supreme Court sides with Alabama inmate who seeks to die by nitrogen hypoxia 2023-05-15T04:00:00Z Satellite observations show the natural gas plants create clouds of nitrogen oxides. World’s largest collection of ancient rock art threatened by Australia’s petrochemical plants 2023-05-11T04:00:00Z Getting nitrogen into the living world is difficult. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The AGs from 10 states and New York City pointed to studies suggesting the release of nitrogen dioxide linked to asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, among other health problems. Democratic AGs lean into gas stove issue, urge rules and warn people about health risks 2023-05-09T04:00:00Z Some of this nitrogen falls to the ocean floor as sediment, which can then be moved to land in geologic time by uplift of Earth’s surface, and thereby incorporated into terrestrial rock. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Levels of nitrogen oxides, byproducts of burning gasoline and diesel that cause smog, asthma and other ailments, have fallen sharply as electric vehicle ownership has risen. In Norway, the Electric Vehicle Future Has Already Arrived 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Oxygen in the atmosphere creates green or red light during an aurora, while nitrogen causes blues. Get Ready to See More of the Northern Lights 2023-05-05T04:00:00Z This organic nitrogen enters terrestrial food webs, and it leaves the food webs as nitrogenous wastes in the soil. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The report also found that peaker plants contribute up to 94 percent of New York's nitrogen oxide pollution, a key component of smog, on high-ozone days. After a four-year campaign, New York says yes to publicly owned renewables 2023-05-07T04:00:00Z Excess phosphorus and nitrogen that enter these ecosystems from fertilizer runoff and from sewage cause excessive growth of algae. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z “We are on the verge of solving the NOx problem,” said Tobias Wolf, Oslo’s chief engineer for air quality, referring to nitrogen oxides. In Norway, the Electric Vehicle Future Has Already Arrived 2023-05-08T04:00:00Z Growing more corn means using more nitrogen fertilizer, which emits nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas. Despite what you may think, ethanol isn’t dead yet 2023-05-06T04:00:00Z Denitrifying bacteria convert the nitrate back into nitrogen gas, which re-enters the atmosphere. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z In addition to acute effects such as asthma symptoms, long-term nitrogen dioxide exposure has also been linked to chronic lung disease and increased mortality in general. The Health Risks of Gas Stoves Explained 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z Figure 20.14 Dead zones occur when phosphorus and nitrogen from fertilizers cause excessive growth of microorganisms, which depletes oxygen and kills fauna. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Every year, farmers fertilize their crops with nitrogen and phosphorus to ensure a good harvest. Dredged lake sediment could nourish new crops 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z The chamber itself will be packed into two larger metal containers—one canister filled with liquid nitrogen, within another airless container, which acts like a thermos. How Much Does ‘Nothing’ Weigh? 2023-04-29T04:00:00Z Other organic nitrogen in the ocean is converted to nitrite and nitrate ions, which is then converted to nitrogen gas in a process analogous to the one that occurs on land. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Some of these investigations have found a stronger association between gas stove use and respiratory symptoms in women, suggesting that they may be exposed to more nitrogen dioxide—possibly during cooking—Gehring says. The Health Risks of Gas Stoves Explained 2023-05-03T04:00:00Z Bogs are an interesting type of wetland characterized by standing water, a lower pH, and a lack of nitrogen. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z To assess the environmental footprint of the practice, she also monitored the different plots’ greenhouse gas emissions and how much nitrogen and phosphorus leached out into the surrounding water in the soil. Dredged lake sediment could nourish new crops 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z Before the pandemic, concentrations of the pollutant nitrogen dioxide on Hope Street in Glasgow averaged 50% more than the safe legal limit. How will Glasgow's low emission zone work? 2023-04-30T04:00:00Z As shown in Figure 1, the nitrogen that enters living systems by nitrogen fixation is successively converted from organic nitrogen back into nitrogen gas by bacteria. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Heavy-duty vehicles make up about 3% of vehicles on the road in California, but they generate more than half of nitrogen oxides and fine particle diesel pollution, according to the California Air Resources Board. California approves rule phasing out big diesel trucks 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z In addition, reptiles conserve valuable body water by excreting nitrogen in the form of uric acid paste. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z As a result, the unused nitrogen and phosphorus leached back into the dredged lake. Dredged lake sediment could nourish new crops 2023-05-02T04:00:00Z If you add too much carbon, you’ll have a “firewood pile,” Wagstaff says, and too little will smell terrible from excess nitrogen. Stress less: Gardening made easier with hügelkultur | Produced by Seattle Times Marketing 2023-04-28T04:00:00Z Nitrogen gas from the atmosphere is fixed into organic nitrogen by nitrogen-fixing bacteria. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z The bill would void a Biden administration rule issued in December that would limit nitrogen oxide emissions from new semis and other heavy trucks. Senate passes resolution nixing Biden’s truck emission rules 2023-04-26T04:00:00Z This habitat is characterized by natural disturbance in the form of fire and nutrient- poor soils that are low in nitrogen—important factors in the distribution of the plants that live in this habitat. Concepts of Biology 2013-04-25T00:00:00Z Ozone forms when nitrogen oxides and other pollutants "cook" in the sun through a series of chemical reactions. 1 in 3 Americans breathe unhealthy air, new report says 2023-04-25T04:00:00Z To store eggs and embryos for future use, clinics put them in small containers labeled with the patient’s name, freeze them using a rapid cooling process and store them in tanks filled with liquid nitrogen. With egg freezing increasingly common, fertility clinics hike storage fees 2023-04-12T04:00:00Z Some organic nitrogen falls to the ocean floor as sediment. Fundamentals of Biology 2015-01-01T00:00:00Z Oysters are an important part of the Chesapeake Bay’s ecology because they filter sediment and nitrogen out of the water. Virginia expects largest oyster harvest in three decades 2023-04-21T04:00:00Z |
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