However, about 1 % of the carbon in the Earth’s biosphere has 6 protons and 7 neutrons (13C) forming the heavy stable isotope of this important element. Stable isotopes do not decay into other ...

The application of Stable Isotopes measurements can be used to integrate, indicate, record and trace fundamental ecological processes. Rapid technological advances over the past decade have greatly ...

creating heavy and unstable isotopes that decay into stable elements like gold, platinum, and uranium. The researchers were able to link the 2004 magnetar flare to the creation of these heavy ...

When a nuclear shell is formed, the atom is stable and does not quickly decay ... reveals Earth’s priciest precious metal isn ...

Stable isotopes are alternative forms of elements with different molecular weights that are found naturally and do not decay radioactively. Stable isotope analysis of elements such as carbon ...

Stable isotopes have helped uncover migratory routes, trophic levels, and the geographic origin of migratory animals. They can be used on land as well as in the ocean and have revolutionized how ...

The CUBES-SIL lab has three magnetic sector, gas-source, isotope ratio mass spectrometers designed to measure the relative abundance of stable isotopes of light elements and molecules. These ...

Scripps follows UNOLS recommendations for stable isotope use at sea for the Academic Research Fleet. The following Scripps requirements are summarized from Finding and Recommendations for the use of ...

Light stable isotopes are widely used in forensic sciences (in the broadest sense) to determine habitats, biochemical processes, diets, the hydrological cycle, and climate change. The goal of this ...

Stable isotopes are non-radioactive forms of atoms. Although they do not emit radiation, their unique properties enable them to be used in a broad variety of applications, including water and soil ...