ERC Starting Grant · 2024
Reconstruction of global redox transitions based on an evolving Precambrian biological carbon pump
The history of life on Earth is intricately tied to the story of molecular oxygen (O2). Given that we breath O2 every day, the quest to understand its rise over billions of years is inherently tied to the fundamental question of our existence. However, critical turning points in our planet’s oxygenation, including the Great Oxidation Event, continue to escape our full comprehension. O2’s narrative involves a complex interplay of microbial life, biogeochemical processes, and geological factors, all intricately woven into the carbon cycle. Within the web of transformations, a black hole persists: the Biological Carbon Pump (BCP). The BCP is a crucial component of the Earth's carbon cycle,…
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