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Cosmic Rays Reveal Earth's Geological Secrets and Climate Future
Advanced Dating Techniques Using Cosmic Rays Offer New Insights into Earth's Past and Present Environmental Challenges
In an article published earlier this month in The Conversation,…
The Polar and Environmental Geochemistry Lab Seeks a Postdoctoral Scholar
The Polar and Environmental Geochemistry Lab, led by Byrd Center Principal Investigator Melisa Diaz, an assistant professor in the School of Earth Sciences, is currently seeking to…
Celebrating Byrd Center Members Receiving Recognitions
The Byrd Center proudly celebrates the achievements of several of its members who have received notable honors in their respective fields. These recognitions highlight their dedication to research…
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…
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…
Adapting Urban Environments Through Innovative Water Management Strategies
The Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center, in collaboration with the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis at The Ohio State University, hosted Professor Chris Zevenbergen …
Congratulations to Jason Cervenec, Recipient of the 2024 Community Engaged Practitioner Award
Every year, The Ohio State University's Outreach and Engagement Awards honor faculty, staff, students and community partners for outstanding achievement in producing engaged scholarship and…
Dr. Matilda van den Bosch Illuminates Urban Futures in Spring Speaker Series
On March 1, 2024, the Byrd Center, in collaboration with the Center for Urban and Regional Analysis, hosted Dr. Matilda van den Bosch (MD, PhD) as part of the Spring Speaker Series…
Deciphering the Historical Dynamics of Organic Carbon Aerosols in Southeastern Europe Through Mount Elbrus Ice Core Analysis
Recently published research conducted on an ice core from Mount Elbrus in the Caucasus region aimed to reconstruct the history of organic carbon (OC) aerosol over southeastern Europe by analyzing…