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Scientists look at the chemical composition of microscopic shells in marine sediment to determine the environmental conditions in which they formed.

Effects of ancient carbon releases suggest possible scenarios for future climate

A massive release of greenhouse gases, likely triggered by volcanic activity, caused a period of extreme global warming 56 million years ago. It was preceded by a smaller episode of warming and ocean acidification, a new study shows. Comparing the two gives scientists a fresh perspective on future global climate scenarios.

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Marianne Weems directs 'I Agree To The Terms'

Marianne Weems directs 'I Agree To The Terms'

The new interactive cross-media performance will livestream online March 25-April 3 and allow the audience to connect with an online labor force.

Cannibal galaxies and devastating collisions

Cannibal galaxies and devastating collisions

Astrophysics grad student Amanda Quirk won the Grad Slam competition by compressing billions of years of galactic history into three minutes.

Lecturer contributes to global climate report

Lecturer contributes to global climate report

Pam Rittelmeyer, a environmental studies lecturer, is a contributing author on the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change 2022 report.

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