Role of methanesulfonic acid in atmospheric particle nucleation and growth
Scientists have discovered a new mechanism for cloud formation over oceans, challenging long-held theories.
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Researchers from the Cyprus Institute and the CERN CLOUD experiment identified methanesulfonic acid as a major new source of marine aerosol particles. The study revealed that emissions from plankton help form cloud seeds over the world's oceans.
This discovery overturned decades of thinking regarding the mechanisms of cloud formation.
Epilogue added 14d ago, after coverage quieted.
The brief
Researchers have identified a new process involving methanesulfonic acid in the formation and growth of atmospheric particles over the world's oceans. This discovery suggests that emissions from plankton play a significant role in cloud seed formation.
Coverage from The Debrief, ΚΥΠΕ, Philenews, EurekAlert!, cbn.com.cy, CERN and Nature emphasizes the unexpected resilience of nature and the overturning of decades-old theories on cloud formation. Watch for further studies on the implications of this finding for climate models and atmospheric science.
Coverage does not yet specify how this discovery will impact climate change predictions.
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Quick answers
What is methanesulfonic acid?
Methanesulfonic acid is a compound involved in atmospheric particle nucleation and growth, recently identified as a key factor in cloud formation over oceans.
Who conducted the research on cloud formation?
Researchers from the Cyprus Institute and the CERN CLOUD experiment conducted the research.
What role do plankton emissions play in cloud formation?
Emissions from plankton contribute to the formation of cloud seeds over the world's oceans, according to recent findings.
Coverage (7)
- CERN Provides Good News on Climate Change as Nature Proves Unexpectedly Resilient The Debrief · 26d ago
- Cyprus Institute researchers uncover cloud formation mechanism ΚΥΠΕ · 26d ago
- Cyprus Institute helps overturn decades of thinking on how clouds form over oceans Philenews · 26d ago
- Emissions from plankton help in forming cloud seeds over the world's oceans EurekAlert! · 26d ago
- Cyprus Institute study reveals new driver for cloud formation cbn.com.cy · 26d ago
- CLOUD experiment uncovers a major new source of marine aerosol particles Home | CERN · 26d ago
- Role of methanesulfonic acid in atmospheric particle nucleation and growth Nature · 26d ago
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