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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…
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…

Understanding Environmental Effects on Viral Metabolic Reprogramming
The Potential for Enhancing Large-Scale Ocean Geochemistry Models and Addressing Broader Climate Change ImpactsFour years ago, a surprising lab discovery at The Ohio State University revealed that…

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…

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…
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…