American Journal of Science
AJS publishes peer-reviewed research on the structure, composition, and evolution of the Earth, and the physical, chemical, and biological processes that shape our planet.
Recent articles published in the American Journal of Science
Ryan A. Manzuk, Matthew D. Nadeau, Clare Mate, Sarah M. Jacquet, Adam C. Maloof
We represent sampled points in a lower Cambrian section using field observations, image analyses, and geochemical measurements to test the null hypothesis of stratigraphic stasis.
Ben-Xun Su, Yan Xiao, Jing Wang, Qi-Qi Pan, and Shou-Qian Zhao
Fluid-assisted element exchange and subsolidus diffusion in various lithologies of the oceanic lithospheric mantle produce reversed inter-mineral isotope fractionation
Evan J. Ramos, Preston Cosslett Kemeny, Mark A. Torres, and Tomas N. Capaldi
Kaitlin Taylor, Sofia Rauzi, Terry Isson, Daniel E. Ibarra, Dominik Hülse, Sara R. Kimmig, Jonathan L. Payne, Demir Altiner, Daniel J. Lehrmann, Boriana Kalderon-Asael, Noah J. Planavsky, and Kimberly V. Lau
Variations in Early Triassic carbonate lithium isotopes are hypothesized to reflect diagenetic alteration and a poorly mixed oceanic Li reservoir that developed from extensive reverse weathering
AJS operates under a Diamond Open Access publication model. Most articles are published without publication charges within standard publication limits. Publication charges apply only to articles that exceed the journal’s standard publication unit (PU) limits.
Curated collections highlighting key themes, questions, and emerging directions in Earth science
A special collection exploring the dynamics, causes, and consequences of Cryogenian global glaciations and their aftermath
Research on isotope geochemistry and Earth system processes.
View CollectionA three-part archive collection, From Cratons to Orogens, honoring Alfred Kröner
AJS publishes studies across geochemistry, geochronology, geodynamics, geomorphology, basin analysis, Earth history, petrology, tectonics, thermochronology, and related areas of Earth science. We welcome work that advances fundamental understanding of Earth processes, including contributions that open new directions for the journal.
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