Ice core samples show West Antarctic ice sheet survived the last interglacial event
An international team of Earth and environmental scientists has found evidence that the Ronne Ice Shelf in the West Antarctic ...
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Massive ice core is a ‘time machine’ that could help solve an ancient climate mystery, scientists say
The ice, some of the oldest drilled on Earth, could provide answers to the biggest remaining questions about how the planet’s climate has changed over time. “The air bubbles trapped within the ...
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Ice core may hold answers to mysteries of Earth’s past
Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s Wonder Theory science newsletter. To get it in your inbox, sign up for free here. One of the best ways to assemble the puzzle pieces of ...
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Scientists drill deep into the earth's core to reveal secrets of ancient ice
The same team previously drilled a core about 800,000 years old. Analysis of the ancient ice is expected to show how Earth's atmosphere and climate have evolved. It should provide insight into how ...
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U of M scientist hopes ancient Antarctica ice sample offers cool climate clues
The ice core shows a continuous record of the Earth’s climate as far back as 1.2 million years. Dorthe Dahl-Jensen, chair of the ice core science consortium at the U of M, was part of the team ...