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Far-Drifting Antarctic Icebergs Are Trigger of Ice Ages, Scientists Say
Large numbers of icebergs that drifted unusually far from Antarctica before melting into ocean waters have been key to initiating ice ages of the past, says a new study.
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How Lessons From Bees, Leaves and Our Own Blood May Help Us Save Civilization
A new book argues that humanity can stave off catastrophe by observing how natural systems have evolved simple strategies to assure their survival.
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What Will the Climate Be Like When Earth’s Next Supercontinent Forms?
In roughly 200 million years, the continents will once again unite into a supercontinent. A new study explores how the next Pangea could affect the global climate.
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Glaciers in Canada Found To Be Thicker Than Previously Suggested
A new study that collected ice thickness data for a number of glaciers concluded they are 38% thicker than previous estimates, with implications for water availability.
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Olafur Eliasson’s Latest Creation Combines Art and Science on an Italian Glacier
The renowned artist installed an astronomical device to draw attention to the changing climate at Italy’s Hochjochferner glacier.
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Ancient Data Provides Insights for Managing Future Flood Risks in Patagonia
Flood reconstruction in Patagonia allows for enhanced scientific understanding of glacier lake outburst floods, which are a major threat in mountain communities.
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Scientists Have Discovered an Ancient Lake Bed Deep Beneath the Greenland Ice
Using radar and other techniques, researchers have mapped out the sediments left by a lake that apparently existed before Greenland was glaciated. Next step: drilling through the ice to see what they contain.
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Data on Past Climates Key to Predicting Future, Scientists Say
An international team suggests that research centers around the world using numerical models to predict future climate change should include simulations of past climates.
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How a Turbulent Environment Sparked a Leap in Early Human Behavior
A new study suggests that a series of environmental changes in East Africa some 320,000 years ago challenged a previous long-standing way of life for proto-humans, and produced a more adaptable culture.
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