Relationships between riverbed morphology, concavity, rock type and rock uplift rate are examined to independently unravel the contribution of along-strike variations in lithology and rates of vertical deformation to the topographic relief of the Oregon coastal mountains. Lithologic control on river profile form is reflected by convexities and knickpoints in a number of longitudinal profiles an...

Whether building a new product or improving processes or services, quality is the bedrock of an organization’s long-term success. In fact, quality increasingly defines the brand. Consider that of the estimated 250,000-plus new products launched annually, between 85% and 95% fail; clearly, to build a successful brand, companies must make the most of the 5% to 15% of products that gain market acc...

In this study we present the first Mg isotope data that record fate of during mineralisation atmospheric CO2 in ultramafic mine tailings. At Woodsreef Asbestos Mine, New South Wales, Australia, weathering waste sequesters significant amounts hydromagnesite [Mg5(CO3)4(OH)2·4H2O]. Mineralisation above-ground, sub-aerially stored tailings is driven by infiltration rainwater dissolving from bedrock...

Arguments for an abiotic origin of low-molecular weight organic compounds in deep-sea hot springs are compelling owing to implications for the sustenance of deep biosphere microbial communities and their potential role in the origin of life. Theory predicts that warm H2-rich fluids, like those emanating from serpentinizing hydrothermal systems, create a favorable thermodynamic drive for the abi...