Where does Earth's nitrogen go? Two atoms offer a clue

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What happened

Nitrogen is one of life's building blocks, but it's only helpful in the right amounts.

Too much nitrogen in water, for example, can lead to poor water quality and the gradual death of aquatic organisms.

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  • Reported by Phys.org and published Fri, 09 Oct 2026 14:00:01 UTC.

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