Humans may be fueling global warming by breathing, a new study suggests. “Exhaled human breath can contain small, elevated concentrations of methane (CH4) and nitrous oxide (N2O), both of which ...

When searching for signs of life on planets outside our solar system, scientists often look for the presence of chemical compounds like oxygen or methane. But a new study argues that nitrous oxide ...

Illustration of nitrous oxide (N2O) production from silage and its mitigation strategies. The graphic shows how silage fermentation contributes to N2O emissions and highlights the potential of ...

WASHINGTON, July 23 (Reuters) - (This July 23 story has been corrected to fix the spelling of 'Dreyfus' in paragraph 9) The Biden administration on Tuesday announced it would seek to curb U.S.

The reduction of nitrous oxide, a potent greenhouse gas, is a critical reaction in both environmental chemistry and the biological nitrogen cycle. Central to this process is nitrous oxide reductase ...