Methane

Methane (US: MEH-thayn, UK: MEE-thayn) is a chemical compound with the chemical formula CH4 (one carbon atom bonded to four hydrogen atoms).

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This dwarf planet has gas: Makemake's methane surprises scientists

Scientists just found a hidden factor behind Earth’s methane surge

Warming Arctic lakes may release more methane than expected - EurekAlert!

Methane on a 3000°C Planet? Webb Just Shattered Expectations

How a Giant Tarp Over Cow Manure Is Cutting Methane by 80%

Sea spiders 'farm' methane-eating bacteria on their bodies

Sea spiders found farming methane-eating microbes in cultivated biofilm

First methane-powered sea spiders found crawling on the ocean floor

A California dairy tried to capture its methane. It worked - EurekAlert!

Methane is the Key to Understanding Titan

Hotter temps trigger wetlands to emit more methane as microbes struggle to keep up

Wetland bacteria could make more methane in a warming world

Methane-eating bacteria are ready to capture landfill emissions

China's natural terrestrial ecosystems: a significant source and sink of methane and nitrous oxide - EurekAlert!

From pollution to polymer: Methane-munching microbe brews biodegradable plastic at high speed - EurekAlert

Eco-friendly method to efficiently convert methane to ethanol

Could Rising Methane Actually Help the Ozone Layer Recover Faster?

Fungus offers a new way to cut down on methane in cow burps

Rice paddies, like cows, spew methane. A new variety makes them a lot less gassy.