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A new study links Milankovitch cycles to the onset of glacial periods

Research Spotlight 1 June 2017

How Variations in Earth’s Orbit Triggered the Ice Ages

Researchers pinpoint how Milankovitch cycles have driven ice growth and influenced the timing of glacial periods.
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Models reconstruct past ice sheets to better understand future climate change.

Research Spotlight 1 November 2016

Ancient Ocean Floor Seashells Improve Model of Past Glaciers

More accurate reconstruction of ice sheets over the past 150,000 years could help scientists predict future climate change.
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