oxygen
Coverage of oxygen in the Nexus archive.
- These absurdly cute mice live at higher altitudes than any other mammal—here’s how they do it
These mice live at higher altitudes than any other mammal and have adapted to environments with less than half the oxygen at sea level.
- ‘It’s a danger’: Seniors at Farmington Hills center without full power after storms; families cite oxygen, CPAP concerns
A senior living facility in Farmington Hills, American House, remains without full power after storms caused outages in Southeast Michigan. Residents rely on oxygen and CPAP machines, raising health concerns as backup generators provide insufficient support. DTE Energy estimates power restoration by late Monday but faces criticism for lacking adequate emergency infrastructure.
- An Early Step on the Long, Strange Road to Photosynthesis
Around 2.4 billion years ago, bacteria evolved to harness solar energy, splitting water molecules to create sugars and releasing oxygen into Earth's atmosphere, fundamentally altering life's trajectory. This evolutionary leap enabled the conversion of sunlight into chemical energy, forming the basis of photosynthesis.
- Sherpa found alive on Mount Everest after six days missing
A Nepali Sherpa was found alive on Mount Everest after being missing for six days without food or oxygen. The discovery occurred on the mountain's slopes following an extended search.
- Scientists discover the “Goldilocks” secret behind life on Earth
Scientists discovered that oxygen levels during Earth's early formation had to be in a narrow 'Goldilocks zone' for phosphorus and nitrogen to support life, reshaping the search for extraterrestrial life.