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Ice Core Study Extends Greenhouse, Ocean History 3M Yrs - Denver Today
2+ week, 12+ hour ago (237+ words) New analyses of ancient Antarctic ice reveal insights into Earth's climate over the past 3 million years. Mar. 19, 2026 at 3:08am The new research provides a more comprehensive understanding of Earth's climate history, including the role of greenhouse gases and other factors in…...
Rare Mineral Albertiniite Discovered in Arkansas - Malvern Today
2+ day, 14+ hour ago (261+ words) First North American find of the extremely rare ferric sulfite mineral Mar. 30, 2026 at 11:37pm The Varnedore family has reported the confirmed identification of the rare mineral albertiniite (Fe2+(SO3)3H2O) at their family's Varnedore Prospect in Hot Spring County, Arkansas. This represents the first…...
Rare Magnitude 2.3 Earthquake Rattles New York Suburbs - Sleepy Hollow Today
3+ week, 2+ day ago (235+ words) Tremors felt across Westchester County, no immediate damage reported. Mar. 10, 2026 at 2:51pm A magnitude 2.3 earthquake struck near the town of Sleepy Hollow, New York on Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Light shaking was reported throughout Westchester County, though no…...
New Atlas Maps Human, Climate Effects on Rivers - Santa Barbara Today
1+ week, 2+ day ago (335+ words) Five-year project aims to create definitive global record of changes to river systems over 75 years Mar. 24, 2026 at 12:31am Rivers are critical resources that affect everything from watersheds to agriculture to energy, but they have also been heavily impacted by human activities…...
Giant Ladders Cling to Cliffs Along Colorado River in Utah - Moab Today
3+ week, 17+ hour ago (163+ words) Remnants of a canceled dam project in the mid-1900s can still be seen near the former Dewey Suspension Bridge site. Mar. 11, 2026 at 10:40pm A federal agency that oversees water resource management, including the study of potential dam sites along the Colorado River…...
2.3-Magnitude Earthquake Rattles Sleepy Hollow, New York - NYC Today
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (265+ words) The tremors were felt as far south as the Bronx, though officials say there was no damage to infrastructure or the nearby Indian Point nuclear facility. A 2.3-magnitude earthquake struck the legendary Sleepy Hollow village in New York on Tuesday…...
Rock Star Turned Soil Scientist Featured at OSU-Cascades Science Pub - Bend Today
4+ week, 12+ hour ago (248+ words) James Cassidy, an award-winning instructor and soil expert, will present 'The Amazing Story of Soil' at the upcoming event. The earth beneath our feet will be the topic of Oregon State University " Cascades' Science Pub on March 17 when rock star…...
Earth's Magnetic Field Flips Regularly, Some Reversals Last 70,000 Years - Salt Lake City Today
2+ mon, 4+ week ago (145+ words) Published on Feb. 9, 2026 Associate professor in the Department of Geology and Geophysics at the University of Utah. "The amazing thing about the magnetic field is that it provides the safety net against radiation from outer space, and that radiation is…...
Scripps Oceanography at UCSD Receives $15M Grant for Deep Sea and Glacier Research - San Diego Today
4+ week, 1+ day ago (362+ words) The funds from the new Fund for Science and Technology will support ocean monitoring, environmental DNA analysis, and studies of the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica. This funding will enable Scripps researchers to advance the understanding of our planet's ocean systems,…...
Melting Antarctic Glaciers Provide Less Iron to Southern Ocean Than Expected - New Brunswick Today
4+ week, 2+ day ago (294+ words) New study finds most iron in the region comes from deep ocean water and sediments, not glacial meltwater The university where the lead researcher, Rob Sherrell, is a professor in the Department of Marine and Coastal Sciences at the School…...