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Neil Shubin: Science, Exploration, Patience, and Survival at the Ends of the Earth

The Origins Podcast with Lawrence Krauss

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Unlocking Earth's Climate History through Ice Cores

This chapter examines how ice samples from Antarctica and Greenland serve as vital historical records of Earth's climate, preserving ancient atmospheres and microbial life. It highlights the scientific techniques used to analyze these ice cores, particularly the role of oxygen isotopes in understanding temperature changes and climate dynamics over millennia.

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