The research findings of Dr. Tao Chunhui, a senior researcher from the Second Institute of Oceanography, Ministry of Natural Resources, were published in Science China: Earth Sciences. Over a decade, ...

Understanding where and in what quantities essential elements for life have existed on Earth's surface helps explain the origin and evolution of life. Phosphorus (P) is one such element, forming the ...

The first expedition to search for deep-sea hydrothermal vents along the Mid-Cayman Rise has turned up three distinct types of hydrothermal venting, reports an interdisciplinary team led by Woods Hole ...

Hydrothermal explosions are a regular occurrence at Yellowstone and other volcanic areas. But scientists aren’t sure exactly what triggers them or how to predict the next big one. Rock and debris ...