Black Sea nitrous oxide conundrum: Why most N₂O produced by microbes never reaches the surface

Microorganisms in the Black Sea can produce large amounts of the potent greenhouse gas nitrous oxide (N2O). However, this gas ...

Mechanochemical technique achieves 99.98% nitrous oxide removal at just 42°C

A research team affiliated with UNIST has developed a novel technology capable of nearly 100% decomposition of nitrous oxide (N₂O) at ambient temperatures. This innovative solution uses mechanical ...
Smithsonian Magazine

The Long, Strange History of Nitrous Oxide, a Popular Drug Users Have Been Inhaling for Hundreds of Years

Many teens have shared videos on social media showing their use of nitrous oxide, or laughing gas, which is sold in small metal canisters. smartboy10 via Getty Images Inhaling nitrous oxide is a ...
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Tips for Choosing the Right Nitrous Oxide Tanks: A Comprehensive Guide

There are two main types of nitrous systems: dry systems and wet systems. Dry systems inject nitrous oxide into the engine’s air intake, while wet systems inject both nitrous oxide and fuel. Plate ...
CNN

Kids are inhaling ‘Galaxy Gas’ to get high. Here’s what parents should know

For some young people, a popular method for getting a quick high is by misusing laughing gas — and lately, that’s in the form of nitrous oxide from products sold by the company Galaxy Gas. Those ...