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Bridging Aviation and Environmental Science Through Drone Research

Congratulations to Adam Tjoelker

In mid-June, Adam Tjoelker presented his research at the 12th International Conference on Permafrost in Yukon, where he…

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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…

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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…

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The 29th Polar Libraries Colloquy: Arctic Connections

The 29th Polar Libraries Colloquy took place earlier this month, from June 9-14, 2024, in Tromsø, Norway. Participants, including Byrd Center members, Polar Archivist Laura Kissel and Education…
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Study Reveals New Insights into the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and Its Climate Implications

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) plays a vital role in transporting climate change signals across the global ocean. A team of international researchers collaborated on a…

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Decadal Firn Dynamics and Environmental Change on Grigoriev Ice Cap, Tien Shan

The High Mountain Asia range is often described as the water towers of Central Asia due to its crucial role in providing water resources. Its glaciers, vital for sustaining human populations and…

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Reformulating Flubber: A Safer, Cost-Effective Recipe for Education

Flubber, a versatile material used extensively in science education, has historically incorporated borax in its composition. Borax poses certain health risks including skin, digestive, and…

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Oxygen-Stable Isotope Records from Tropical Mountain Ice Cores as a Goldilocks Indicator for Global Temperature Change

In a recent international collaboration, researchers at The Ohio State University's Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center analyzed ice samples from high tropical mountains to gain a unique…

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Impacts and Sources of Black Carbon in the Arctic: Insights from a 300-Year Svalbard Ice Core Record

In a comprehensive study spanning 300 years (1700-2005) of an ice core from Svalbard in the European high Arctic, researchers examined the sources and characteristics of black…