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Thawing Permafrost Carbon Cycling and Insights from Comprehensive Analyses in Arctic Peatlands
As global temperatures increase, the carbon stored in permafrost is at risk of being broken down by microbes. The enzyme latch theory suggests that polyphenols—antioxidants that neutralize harmful…
The Role of Global Warming in Antarctic Earth Uplift and Future Sea Level Rise
New research reveals how the structure of the Earth beneath Antarctica could significantly influence future global sea levels under different climate scenarios. The study, led by Associate…
Climate Change Intensifies Risk of Devastating Floods in Sikkim Himalaya
A recent study published in the journal Remote Sensing Applications: Society and Environment, led by the Byrd Center's Postdoctoral Scholar Saurabh Kaushik highlights the increasing threat of…
Climate Change and Its Impact on Iron and Phosphorus Dynamics in Arctic Tundra Ecosystems
In a recent study published in the American Chemical Society's Environmental Science & Technology journal, researchers investigated how iron can inhibit the transfer of phosphorus, a…
Advancing Glacial Research in the Tropics through Innovative Ice Core Studies
In a detailed article published in the Environmental Monitor earlier this year, Distinguished University Professor Lonnie Thompson from The Ohio State University's School of…
Exploring Viral Roles in Microbial Dynamics and Carbon Cycling in the Sargasso Sea
A study published in Nature Communications utilized advanced sequencing technologies, combining short and long-read sequencing, to examine the population of viruses that infect and replicate only…
USDA Awards $10 Million to Ohio State-Led Initiative for Climate-Smart Farming in the Midwest
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has awarded a $10 million grant for a project to develop strategies to enhance climate-smart agricultural practices across Midwest farms. Professor Douglas…
The End of an Era: The JOIDES Resolution Embarks on Its Final Expedition
The scientific community is bidding farewell to the JOIDES Resolution, a storied ocean drilling vessel that has significantly advanced our understanding of Earth's geological and climatic history…
Extraordinary Antarctic Chill in Late Winter 2023
In the recent study published in Advances in Atmospheric Sciences, researchers meticulously documented unprecedented cold temperatures across Antarctica that significantly impaced critical…