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Bering Land Bridge formed surprisingly late during last ice age
Dec. 27, 2022
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Written by Alaina O'Regan, Office of the Dean for Research

Princeton scientists found that the Bering Land Bridge, the strip of land that once connected Asia to Alaska, emerged far later during the last ice age than previously thought. (Sigman, Farmer, Pico ’14 mention)

Modeling Earth’s future: Princeton researchers project a planet affected by climate change
Dec. 13, 2022
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Written by High Meadows Environmental Institute

The work of climate modelers informs public policy and influences strategies for mitigating risks and adapting to change.

Michael Oppenheimer writes chapter in Greta Thunberg’s new book
Nov. 14, 2022
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Written by Molly Seltzer, Office of Communications

Princeton climate scientist Michael Oppenheimer first came to the attention of climate activist Greta Thunberg in 2019, the year of the children’s strike that made the Swedish teenager a household name across the globe.

Special Event: Space: The Final Frontier of Microbial Communities
Nov. 4, 2022
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Written by The Department of Geosciences

Jan 18, 2023, 9:00 am – Jan 20, 2023, 2:30 pm
A workshop focused on spatially-structured microbial communities in real-life environments e.g., the ocean, ground beneath our feet, and animal hosts.

Misleading claims downplay climate change’s effect on hurricanes
Oct. 7, 2022
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Written by Philip Marcelo, AP News

CLAIM: Climate change isn’t real because hurricanes in Florida and across the U.S. haven’t increased in frequency, intensity or landfall in more than a century. (Vecchi mention)

Imaging technique awarded Innovation Fund for New Industrial Collaborations
Oct. 3, 2022
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Written by Office of the Dean of Research

A new project has been awarded the Dean for Research Innovation Fund for New Industrial Collaborations: Diamond identification using tomographic ultrasound. Jeroen Tromp, the Blair Professor of Geology, will explore the use of ultrasonic imaging techniques to…

Exploration of open ocean seaweed cultivation selected for inaugural Dean for Research fund for the Sustainability of Our Planet award
Sept. 30, 2022
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Written by Catherine Zandonella, Office of the Dean for Research

An exploratory project to investigate the benefits of farming seaweed in the open ocean has been selected for funding from Princeton’s Dean for Research Innovation Fund for the Sustainability of Our Planet

CBS News: Climate change making hurricanes more intense
Sept. 30, 2022
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Written by CBS News

As climate change progresses, reports show it makes hurricanes more destructive and intense. Gabriel Vecchi, a geoscience professor, director of The High Meadows Environmental Institute and deputy director of the Cooperative Institute for Modeling the Earth System at Princeton University, joins "CBS News Mornings" to detail how…

Newsy Evening Debrief: How climate change fuels monster storms
Sept. 29, 2022
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Written by Newsy

It took less than 3 hours for Hurricane Ian to strengthen from a Category 3 to a Category 4 and was almost a Cat 5 when it made landfall and scientists are warning storms are going to become more frequent and more intense in the years to come. The question is why? Professor of geosciences…


 

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How climate change is making storms such as Hurricane Ian stronger explained by Prof. Gabriel Vecchi
Sept. 29, 2022
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Written by NPR Morning Edition

Hurricane Ian and Typhoon Noru strengthened quickly before landfall. NPR's Rachel Martin talks to Princeton University professor Gabriel Vecchi about climate-fueled intensification. (4-Minute Listen)

Rapidly intensifying hurricanes hitting US on the rise
Sept. 26, 2022
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Written by AccuWeather's Climate Central

AccuWeather's Climate Central speak with Princeton climate scientist Prof. Gabe Vecchi, and other climate experts, about warmer oceans that led to more tropical systems that rapidly intensity and cause more damage along America's coastline.

Volcanic ‘Mega-Eruptions’ Have Been The Key Driver Of Mass Extinctions, New Study Claims
Sept. 21, 2022
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Written by David Bressan, Forbes Science

A new Dartmouth College-led study reports that volcanic activity appears to have been the key driver of mass extinctions for most of Earth's history. (Green, Keller *16)
 

Congratulations to Dr. John Tracey for successfully defending his Ph.D. Thesis
Sept. 12, 2022
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Written by The Department of Geosciences

The Department of Geosciences and Princeton University congratulates Dr. John Tracey on successfully defending his Ph.D. thesis: "Biogeochemistry of Nitrogen Cycling in Low O2 Waters From Oxygen Minimum Zones, Soda Lakes, to Cultures" on Tuesday, September 6, 2022.

The Gem and Mineral Collection of The Department of Geosciences curates a new 2nd floor mineral display
Sept. 7, 2022
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Written by The Department of Geosciences

Do get a chance to stop-by the new 2nd floor mineral display curated by Hanna Szabo ’22 (pictured above).

During her summer internship Hanna created a display that focuses on the many varieties and forms of silica, drawing from our department’s extensive collection that includes donations from many Princeton…