carbon
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Because the decomposition of organic matter can consume oxygen, burying more carbon helped favor the continued buildup of oxygen in the atmosphere.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 12, 2026
Long before the first living cells appeared, stars were producing elements such as carbon and oxygen that would eventually become essential components of living organisms.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 11, 2026
Simmons later reported that a man had died from carbon monoxide poisoning after running a generator in a garage that was not properly ventilated.
From BBC ● Oct. 10, 2026
Bogs currently store twice as much carbon as all the world’s forests but are disappearing faster.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 9, 2026
By now smoke was seeping from the ground all over town, and people were beginning to grow nauseated and faint from the increased levels of carbon dioxide in their homes.
From "A Walk in the Woods" by Bill Bryson
In typical alkenes, the carbons adopt a trigonal planar geometry, creating a flat structure around the double bond.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 23, 2026
"The synthesis of quaternary carbons, however, is a long-standing challenge in the field of organic chemistry, typically requiring numerous steps and relying on harsh conditions or less accessible starting materials."
From Science Daily ● Apr. 5, 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
“Those other carbons, the other suspects you’re supposed to test and retire. I know them all.”
From "Do Androids Dream of Electric Sheep?" by Philip K. Dick
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Black and Gray
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