ISOTOPE FRACTIONATION

In the rocky landscapes of Karst regions, a battle is quietly unfolding between oilseed rape plants and a silent enemy: cadmium. This heavy metal sneaks into the soil and can cause big problems for plants and the people who eat them. But oilseed rape has some clever tricks to deal with this issue.

Did you know that lithium (Li) can change hands with iron oxides? Let's dive into how this happens and why it matters. In our vast world, weathering processes shape the climate. One way to track these processes is by looking at lithium isotopes. Scientists tend to focus on how Li sticks to or gets