Summer scientific expedition in the Pearl River Estuary

2026-08-19 Weiru Wang

From August 1 to 6, Yuxin participated in the comprehensive scientific research cruise Integrated Scientific Investigation of Marine Ecological Environment and Carbon Sink Status in the Greater Bay Area under the Influence of Strong ENSO in 2026, organized by the Southern Marine Laboratory. The cruise successfully collected atmospheric, seawater, and sediment samples, which will provide scientific evidence regarding the source-sink processes, source apportionment, and ecological risks of micro‑ and nanoplastics in the Pearl River Estuary region.

(Written by Zhang Yuxin)

学术会议、潭影录

Trip to Guiyang

2026-08-15 Zhao, Shizhen

From 7 to 10 July 2026, Gan and Shizhen visited Guiyang to attend the symposium on the frontiers and future development of geochemistry, held in celebration of the 60th anniversary of the Institute of Geochemistry, Chinese Academy of Sciences. During the symposium, Gan delivered a keynote presentation entitled “Isotopic Tracing of Black Carbon in the Environment.” After the conference, they visited Tianhetan with Xuyue, Lin Tian, and Zhang Hui, enjoying the beautiful karst landscape and a relaxing time together. Guiyang also proved to be a true paradise for food lovers!

GeoBBC、博士生、论文

Yi Xin’s paper accepted for publication in Nat Comms

2026-08-04 Gan Zhang

On July 24, Yi Xin’s paper entitled “Where the river turns old: Urbanized deltas imprint a fossil signature on black carbon exported to the ocean” for publication in Nature Communications. Here we show some memorial moments of our field sampling campaign, monthly for a round year, dedicated to the study, as well as an artistic painting drawn by Xiaofei showcasing the project concept. Congratulations to all girls and boys!