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Viral Secrets from Glacial Ice Reveal Climate Adaptations

Researchers at The Ohio State University have made a significant discovery in understanding how viruses preserved in glacial ice have adapted to Earth's climatic changes. The study, led by Byrd…

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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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The European Space Agency Greenlights CryoRad, an Innovative Earth Explorer mission concept in Advancing Earth Observation

Byrd Center Researchers Collaborate Globally on Groundbreaking Cryosphere Research

The European Space Agency (ESA) has announced the selection of CryoRad as one of four mission ideas for its…

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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…

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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…

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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…

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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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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…

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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…