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Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern Europe
Two so-called 'sun stones', which are small flat shale pieces with finely incised patterns and sun motifs. They are known only from the island of Bornholm, in the Baltic Sea
Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern EuropeClimate

Volcanic eruption linked to Neolithic ‘sun stones’ sacrifices in Northern Europe

Major cultural changesSun stones to be exhibited in CopenhagenVolcanic eruption 2,900 BC A volcanic eruption around 2,900 BC, documented through ice core analysis from Greenland…
SourceSourceJanuary 17, 2025 Full article
Image of the day: Jebel Uweinat, a striking Saharan massif captured from space
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Image of the day: Jebel Uweinat, a striking Saharan massif captured from spaceNews

Image of the day: Jebel Uweinat, a striking Saharan massif captured from space

Rising dramatically from the heart of the Sahara Desert, Jebel Uweinat (Mount Uwaynat) stands as a monumental natural landmark where the borders of Egypt, Libya,…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskDecember 14, 2024 Full article
Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024
Small iceberg floating in ocean water under a bright sky with the Sun visible above - climate change effects
Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024Science

Climate Science Digest: November 5, 2024

Data science training modules transform environmental education Students in Cayelan Carey's class are working on the Macrosystems EDDIE modules with assistance from Mary Lofton (at…
Muser NewsDeskMuser NewsDeskNovember 5, 2024 Full article
Ancient volcanoes released ‘cryptic carbon’, driving Earthโ€™s past climate warming
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Ancient volcanoes released ‘cryptic carbon’, driving Earthโ€™s past climate warmingScience

Ancient volcanoes released ‘cryptic carbon’, driving Earthโ€™s past climate warming

Deep beneath the Earthโ€™s surface, ancient volcanoes continued to emit carbon dioxide long after their eruptions ended, driving unexpected climate shifts. Research led by Rutgers…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 30, 2024 Full article
El Niรฑo oscillations were stronger and more frequent in Earth’s ancient past
El Niรฑo oscillations were stronger and more frequent in Earth’s ancient pastScience

El Niรฑo oscillations were stronger and more frequent in Earth’s ancient past

A recent study from Duke University researchers reveals that the El Niรฑo phenomenon, a warm ocean event with global climatic impact, has been occurring for…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024 Full article
New insights into climate history: studying cave formations could help improve climate models
New insights into climate history: studying cave formations could help improve climate modelsClimate

New insights into climate history: studying cave formations could help improve climate models

A recent study reveals that our understanding of historical climate patterns, particularly in Southeast Asia, may have been more complicated than once thought, especially when…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 22, 2024 Full article
Nan Madolโ€™s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilience
Nan Madolโ€™s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilienceClimate

Nan Madolโ€™s collapse: a historical lesson in climate resilience

The challenges posed by climate change and sea level rise are pressing issues for many modern societies, especially for island nations. Historical precedents for these…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreOctober 4, 2024 Full article
France’s historic D-Day beaches threatened by rising sea levels
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France’s historic D-Day beaches threatened by rising sea levels

By Matthieu CLAVEL | AFP Caen, France - As France prepares to mark 80 years since Allied forces landed on the beaches of Normandy, the…
SourceSourceMay 27, 2024 Full article
Unprecedented carbon levels: a geological journey through Earth’s CO2 history
Industrial smoke from coal-fired power plant - abstract image
Unprecedented carbon levels: a geological journey through Earth’s CO2 historyScience

Unprecedented carbon levels: a geological journey through Earth’s CO2 history

In a groundbreaking study, an international consortium of geoscientists, with significant contributions from University of Utah researchers, has unraveled the intricate history of atmospheric carbon…
Adrian AlexandreAdrian AlexandreDecember 8, 2023 Full article