Emissions from plankton help in forming cloud seeds over the world's oceans
Scientists at CERN have discovered that dimethylsulfide (DMS) released by marine plankton plays a significant role in cloud formation. The study shows that methanesulfonic acid (MSA) can trigger aerosol particle growth, which is crucial for understanding climate models.
Why it matters
Improving the accuracy of climate models is essential for predicting global temperature changes and understanding the role of oceans in atmospheric regulation.
image: The study was conducted in the controlled environment of the CLOUD chamber in CERN
The article reports on environmental science findings based on experimental data.
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