Methane : Science World Report

May 29, 2015 08:37 AM EDT

Last Ice Age Caused a Spike in Methane in the Tropics

What happened the last time the Earth experienced an ice age? Scientists may have found out.

May 27, 2015 06:07 AM EDT

Did the Mars Rover Curiosity Cause the Red Planet's Methane Spike?

NASA's Mars Curiosity rover detected a mysterious methane spike on Mars in 2014. But what caused this sudden spike, though, is now open for debate.

Apr 14, 2015 01:38 PM EDT

New Source of Methane Discovered in the Deep Ocean

There may be a new source of methane. Scientists have discovered that beneath the seafloor, oceanic crust may provide the atmosphere with more of this potent greenhouse gas.

Mar 30, 2015 10:47 AM EDT

Shallow, Meltwater Lakes in Alaska May Release Potent Methane as the Climate Changes

Scientists have found that methane-generating microbes found in thawing lake sediments may ramp up production of the potent greenhouse gas, which may lead to further warming.

Feb 28, 2015 03:46 PM EST

NASA Mars Curiosity Rover Ends the Debate of Methane on the Red Planet

NASA's Curiosity rover has detected an episodic increase in the concentration of methane in Mars' atmosphere.

Dec 10, 2014 10:21 AM EST

Abandoned Wells May be a Significant Source of Greenhouse Gases: Methane

Scientists may have uncovered a new and unusual source of greenhouse gases. They've discovered that abandoned wells may contribute substantial amounts of methane to the Earth's atmosphere.

Dec 10, 2014 06:33 AM EST

Warming Pacific Ocean May Release Millions of Tons of Methane

A warmer Pacific Ocean may have the potential to spark a runaway release of millions of tons of methane. Scientists have found that water at intermediate depths is warming enough to cause carbon deposits in the deep sea to melt, releasing methane into the sediments and surrounding water.

Nov 14, 2014 10:41 AM EST

Alaska May Not Have Rising Methane Levels from Melting Permafrost

It turns out that we may not have to worry about as much methane being released as previously thought.

Oct 13, 2014 11:47 AM EDT

Satellite Data Reveals Largest Methane Signal in the United States

Where can you find the most methane emissions in the United States? Scientists may have found that out with the use of a new map. They've mapped satellite data in order to uncover the nation's largest methane signal seen from space.

Aug 26, 2014 07:18 AM EDT

Methane Plumes Discovered in Atlantic Ocean: More Widespread Than Previously Thought

It turns out that natural methane seepage from the seafloor may be more widespread on the Atlantic margin than previously thought.

Jul 08, 2014 10:48 AM EDT

Most Abundant Organism in the Ocean Creates Methane

Scientists have found that some strains of the oceans' most abundant organism, SAR11, can generate methane as a byproduct of breaking down a compound for its phosphorus.

May 26, 2014 07:56 AM EDT

Streams May Add to Climate Change: Babbling Brook Bubbles Contain Methane

Could streams be adding to climate change? It turns out that the bubbles coming from freshwater sources could be a significant and unaccounted source of methane.