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Professor Tom Darrah Leads Koloma in Pioneering Sustainable Hydrogen Extraction Technology
Koloma, an innovative startup, is revolutionizing the clean energy sector by focusing on the extraction of low-carbon hydrogen from natural underground deposits. At the heart of this venture is…
Insights on Clean Energy Geopolitics from Leading U.S. Climate Scientists
In the recent publication Great Decisions 2024 from Foreign Policy Association (FPA), a piece written by Environmental Journalist Bud Ward titled "Global trade and green energy" focused…
The Undergraduate Student Government Advocates for Significant Investment in Byrd Center's Ice Core Facility Renovation
According to The Lantern, the Undergraduate Student Government (USG) adopted a resolution last Wednesday, urging The Ohio State University to fund crucial renovations at the Byrd Center's Ice Core…
Engineering Microbiomes: Targeting Viruses for Innovative Ocean Carbon Capture and Methane Mitigation Strategies
In a pioneering effort to combat climate change, scientists at The Ohio State University are exploring the potential of viruses to enhance carbon capture in the oceans and mitigate methane…
The Elbrus Ice Core Unlocks Secrets of a 260-Year Snow Accumulation History
In an effort to understand the earth's climate system, especially the regional variability of precipitation, which is essential for managing water resources, vegetation, and ecosystems,…
Revolutionizing River Research: How the SWOT Mission is Transforming Global Hydrology
In the world of hydrologic science, a new chapter is being written with the advent of the Surface Water and Ocean Topography (SWOT) mission. This groundbreaking initiative, born from the…
2023-2024 ANET-POLENET Field Season Comes to an End
Last November, the ANET-POLENET field team, a group of dedicated scientists and researchers led by Byrd Center Principal Investigator Terry Wilson, embarked on their 2023-2024 field season in West…
Byrd Center's Polar Geomicrobiology Group Seeking Postdoctoral Scholar
The Ohio State University's School of Earth Sciences and Byrd Polar and Climate Research Center are seeking a Postdoctoral Scholar to join the Polar Geomicrobiology Group, focusing on the study of…
Orbital-Scale Climatic Shifts on the Northwest Tibetan Plateau: Insights from Ice Core Data
The recent warming trend since the mid-20th century poses a significant threat to the glaciers and ice sheets on the Tibetan Plateau. While glaciers in the Himalayas and the southern part of the…