carbon
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Previous research highlighted by the project found seagrass could capture carbon up to 35 times faster than tropical rainforests.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
It provides shelter and nursery grounds for fish and other marine life, helps improve water quality, locks away carbon and reduces coastal erosion.
From BBC ● Nov. 8, 2026
Every human body produces carbon dioxide simply by converting food into energy.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026
This gives scientists one more piece of the puzzle when working out where carbon comes from and where it goes.
From Science Daily ● Nov. 7, 2026
Jennifer filled out the form for one roll of birthday wrap and handed Mrs. Cantrell the carbon copy.
From "It All Comes Down to This" by Karen English
"It's very unusual to find a sterol with 30 carbons," Shawar says.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 27, 2026
Going shorter than four carbons resulted in an IL that didn't mix well with oil and was less thermally stable, he added.
From Science Daily ● May 2, 2024
Energy Information Administration, the global supply of crude oil, other liquid carbons, and biofuels is expected to meet global demand through 2050.
From Seattle Times ● May 5, 2023
A particular ceramide’s character depends on the size of its acyl tail, a portion of the molecule that can contain from 12 to more than 26 carbons.
From Science Magazine ● Mar. 15, 2023
He opened his order book and straightened the carbons with patient care.
From "Travels with Charley in Search of America" by John Steinbeck
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Black and Gray
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