In order to know why an ice age ends, we need to know when it ended. Now, new research is working to solve one of the enigmas in palaeoclimatology.
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Fall Precipitation Predicts Abundance of Curly Top Disease and Guides Weed Management
Results will help growers predict future beet leafhopper abundance based on fall precipitation and make informed decisions about weed management and ultimately improve crop yields.
Out of Our Depth? Why Deep Seabed Mining is Not the Answer to the Climate Crisis
The climate emergency is finally on the global agenda, with plans and strategies abounding on how we can transition to a low-carbon future. Business as usual is no longer an option.
Small Climate Change Effects Can Be the Most Obvious
Relatively small changes to the climate in some parts of the world can be more obvious than larger changes elsewhere, according to a new study.
New Technique for Measuring Greenhouse Gas Production From Thawing Permafrost
A research team led by McGill University geochemist Peter Douglas has used a new method for measuring the rate at which methane is produced by microbes breaking down thawing permafrost.
Ancient Flooding Formed, Left Behind Boulders in Wildcat Ridge
One year ago, a historic flood struck Nebraska, topping levees; taking out bridges, dams and houses; covering thousands of acres in water; and reminding Nebraskans of the power of a raging river.