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The edge of the Greenland Ice Sheet, where recent melting has left bare ground. (Kevin Krajick/Earth Institute)

A new 66 million-year history of carbon dioxide offers little comfort for today

A massive new review of ancient atmospheric carbon-dioxide levels and corresponding temperatures lays out a daunting picture of where the Earth’s climate may be headed. The study covers geologic records spanning the past 66 million years, putting present-day concentrations into context with deep time.

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New tool a powerful conservation resource

New tool a powerful conservation resource

The new open-source eDNA Explorer provides a powerful and easily accessible platform for sharing and analyzing environmental DNA data.

Native BioData Consortium awarded $9 million

Native BioData Consortium awarded $9 million

Ann McCartney, an assistant researcher at the Genomics Institute, will support Native scientists as they work to improve tribal community health.

Dwarf planet Eris is squishier than expected

Dwarf planet Eris is squishier than expected

Researchers discover that the outer shell of the dwarf planet Eris is ice that churns slowly as heat escapes from the rocky inner core.

Building community through Slug Stories

Building community through Slug Stories

More than 200 students gathered for Slug Stories, an annual College Nine and John R. Lewis College tradition that showcases student stories.

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