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A Ming dynasty scroll depicts a cavalry with swords and banners.
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Did Volcanoes Accelerate the Fall of Chinese Dynasties?

Tim Hornyak, Science Writer by Tim Hornyak 11 January 202211 January 2022

After analyzing ice cores and historical documents, researchers found a link between eruptions and political change in China over the past 2 millennia.

In the foreground are tall grasses and green leafy bushes that cover hidden mines. A red sign with a skull and crossbones reads “Danger! Mines!” in both English and Khmer. Three wooden houses on stilts sit in the background of the image, and a group of villagers is gathered around the base of the central house. More houses extend into the distance, and a mountain range is visible on the horizon.
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New “Snakebot” Could Map Cambodian Minefields

Kimberly M. S. Cartier, News Writing and Production Intern for Eos.org by Kimberly M. S. Cartier 15 December 20219 February 2022

By navigating under dense vegetation, an innovative robot could significantly reduce the monetary, environmental, and human cost of demining Cambodia.

At group meeting businesspeople gathered in boardroom witness a conflict between a boss and an employee.
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Hostile Workplaces Drive Minorities from the Geosciences

by Robin Donovan 14 December 202110 April 2023

A pipeline of minoritized groups doesn’t ensure retention, a survey finds.

Black and white image taken from the air of a massive plume of smoke and a pyrocumulonimbus cloud over Earth’s surface
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Geoscientists Can Help Reduce the Threat of Nuclear Weapons

by Alan Robock and Stewart C. Prager 2 December 20213 December 2021

A nuclear war would claim many lives from its direct impacts and cause rapid climate change that would further imperil humanity. Scientists can help shape policies to put us on a safer path.

A farmer carries forage for his mule in southwestern Ethiopia.
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To Understand Hunger in Sub-Saharan Africa, Consider Both Climate and Conflict

Rachel Fritts, Science Writer by Rachel Fritts 17 September 202129 March 2023

Warfare exacerbates the impacts of drought to produce food insecurity crises that last long after the drought has passed, new research documents.

Satellite image of the Philippines being thrashed by Typhoon Vamco in November 2020
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When Cyclones and Conflicts Collide

by James Dacey 9 December 202028 October 2021

New research might identify communities vulnerable to political violence in the aftermath of natural disasters.

Satellite image of Hurricane Lester on approach to the island of Hawaii
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La Violencia Aumenta con el Cambio Climático

Jenessa Duncombe, Staff Writer by Jenessa Duncombe 1 April 202016 July 2025

Las tensiones derivadas de los procesos ambientales están llevando a un aumento en la violencia de género en todo el mundo.

Satellite image of Hurricane Lester on approach to the island of Hawaii
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Violence Increases with Climate Change

Jenessa Duncombe, Staff Writer by Jenessa Duncombe 6 February 202018 October 2021

Stresses from environmental triggers are leading to more gender-based violence around the world.

Charts relating to the results presented in Kim et al. [2019]
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Emerging Controversy in Madden-Julian Oscillation Prediction

by C. Zhang 5 February 20206 March 2023

The Quasi-Biennial Oscillation modulates the Madden-Julian Oscillation in observations, but it does not significantly influence prediction skills in a multi-model assessment.

Installation of the Doomsday Clock at 100 seconds to midnight
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Doomsday Clock Ticks Closer to Midnight

by Randy Showstack 23 January 20207 January 2022

The dual threats of nuclear warfare and climate change move the needle to 100 seconds to midnight.

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