Iron crystal ‘snow’ falls in Earth’s core

"It's sort of a bizarre thing to think about. You have crystals within the outer core snowing down onto the inner core..."

Monica Kortsha-Texas • futurity
Dec. 23, 2019 ~6 min

Theory: Odd metallic asteroid spewed molten iron

The density of the metallic asteroid Psyche has mystified scientists, but a new theory points to molton iron as an explanation.

Emil Venere-Purdue • futurity
Sept. 17, 2019 ~3 min


Tiny iron-breather could help control methane levels

Understanding more about how a microorganism produces methane and carbon dioxide could help scientists cut greenhouse gases in the atmosphere.

Gail McCormick-Penn State • futurity
Sept. 6, 2019 ~5 min

Hydrothermal vents fuel ‘blooms’ in surprising places

"Iron from hydrothermal vents can well up, travel across hundreds of miles of open ocean, and allow phytoplankton to thrive in some very unexpected places."

Josie Garthwaite-Stanford • futurity
June 12, 2019 ~6 min

Does iron oxide turn blue icebergs green?

Why some icebergs look emerald green instead of bright blue has mystified scientists for decades. Now they may have an answer.

U. Washington • futurity
March 7, 2019 ~6 min

Teen girls who donate blood have higher anemia risk

Teen girls who donate blood are at greater risk for iron deficiency and anemia, but new regulations could make donating safer.

Jianyi Nie-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Feb. 20, 2019 ~4 min

To spot anemia, app uses fingernail pics

The new app doesn't need a blood test to tell if your hemoglobin levels are low, just an image of your fingernails.

Holly Korschun-Emory • futurity
Dec. 27, 2018 ~6 min

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