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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…

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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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The 19th Workshop on Antarctic Meteorology and Climate & the 8th Year of Polar Prediction- Southern Hemisphere Meeting

Byrd Center's Polar Meteorology Group (PMG) welcomed the 19th Workshop on Antarctic Meteorology and Climate (WAMC) and the 8th Year of Polar Prediction in the Southern Hemisphere (YOPP-SH) Meeting…

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Understanding Environmental Effects on Viral Metabolic Reprogramming

The Potential for Enhancing Large-Scale Ocean Geochemistry Models and Addressing Broader Climate Change Impacts

Four years ago, a surprising lab discovery at The Ohio State University revealed that…

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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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Byrd Center Scientists Contribute to Global Microbiology Education Effort

Researchers from the Byrd Center have partnered with the International Microbiology Literacy Initiative (IMiLI) to co-author a pivotal chapter in the global effort to enhance microbiology literacy…

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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,…

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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…

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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…