Mass melting of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet was a major cause of high sea levels during a period known as the Last Interglacial (129,000-116,000 years ago), an international team of scientists led by UNSW's Chris Turney has found.
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Mass General Hospital Researchers Identify New “Universal” Target For Antiviral Treatment
As the coronavirus outbreak shows, viruses are a constant threat to humanity.
Geothermal Energy: Drilling a 3,000 Metres Deep Well
Researchers from the University of Geneva have studied the seismic activity recorded during the drilling of a geothermal well and shown that it did not spark any major earthquake.
What You’re Breathing, Right Now
Perhaps you’re aware of the air quality right outside your home.
Scientists Show How Solar System Processes Have Impacted the Carbon Cycle Throughout Earth’s History
The world is waking up to the fact that human-driven carbon emissions are responsible for warming our climate, driving unprecedented changes to ecosystems, and placing us on course for the sixth mass extinction event in Earth’s history.
Oral Traditions and Volcanic Eruptions in Australia
In Australia, the onset of human occupation (about 65,000 years?) and dispersion across the continent are the subjects of intense debate and are critical to understanding global human migration routes.