Analysis of carbon cycle during last glacial period can help monitor climate crisis
Gas exchanges between the atmosphere and the ocean are a key part of the carbon cycle, playing a vital role ...
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Antarctica’s glacial border migrates for miles with the tide
*Embargoed until 07:00 BST / 08:00 CEST, 26 September 2023* The grounding line of the southern Ronne Ice Shelf in ...
Another step forward in radiocarbon dating and understanding of Earth climate and environmental processes during glacial times
The development of a high precision record of atmospheric radiocarbon shifts beyond 14,000 calendar years BP - obtained through combined ...
Largest-ever genetic analysis of grapevine varieties reveals how glacial cycles shaped grape domestication and the rise of wine
In the largest ever genetic analysis of grapevine varieties, including samples from previously undocumented specimens in private collections, researchers provide ...
South Asian Black carbon aerosols accelerate loss of glacial mass over the Tibetan plateau
Black carbon aerosols are produced by the incomplete combustion of fossil fuels and biomass, and are characterized by strong light ...
Understanding polar species’ behavior to reduce risk of extinction: HKU Scientists discovered the southward migration of Arctic Ocean species during the last glacial period for the first time
In order to survive, a species must find the most favourable habitat to pass on its genes. Therefore, learning how ...
Glacial microclimates mimic climate change
This press release and accompanying multimedia are available online at: https://news.agu.org/press-release/glacial-microclimates-mimic-climate-change/ Credit: Benjamin Gaglioti This press release and accompanying multimedia ...
Stronger overturning circulation in the Pacific during the last glacial period
Located between Australia and New Zealand, the Tasman Sea is an important but so far neglected component of the global ...
No glacial fertilization effect in the Antarctic Ocean
Changes in the concentration of atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) are considered to be the main cause of past and future ...
Rapid glacial advance reconstructed during the time of Norse occupation in Greenland
Boulder, Colo., USA: The Greenland Ice Sheet is the second largest ice body in the world, and it has the ...
Triple-isotopic oxygen record reveals global productivity during last eight glacial cycles
Over the last eight glacial cycles – a period spanning 800,000 years – the amount of carbon dioxide absorbed by ...
“Blue Blob” near Iceland could slow glacial melting
American Geophysical Union 15 February 2022 AGU Release No. 22-11 For Immediate Release Credit: Finnur Pálsson American Geophysical Union 15 ...
New calculations of worldwide glacial flows and volumes
Many mountain populations—in the Andes or Himalayas, for example—rely on glaciers for their water. Yet changes in glacial water reserves, ...
First-ever study looks at glacial lakes, dams in Alaska and potential for flooding
Brianna Rick, a doctoral student in the Department of Geosciences at Colorado State University, has been conducting research in Alaska ...
Robotic exploration of uncharted, underwater glacial walls set for 2023
It’s the front line of climate change and could hold the key to predicting global sea level rise, but what ...
Why did glacial cycles intensify a million years ago?
Something big happened to the planet about a million years ago. There was a major shift in the response of ...
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Meteorites likely source of nitrogen for early Earth
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New implants linked to less infection and better recovery from orthopedic surgery
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‘Shocking’ discovery: Electricity from electric eels may transfer genetic material to nearby animals
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Scientists build tiny biological robots from human cells
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New study identifies the greatest threat to wildlife across North America and Canada: people
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Why have so many new diseases developed in the bagged salads sector?