Earth’s Deep Past: Cooling Hit *After* Ancient Extinction?

A geological cross-section of ancient rock layers on Anticosti Island

Did you know that Earth has gone through dramatic climate shifts before? We often talk about climate change today, but our planet’s history is full of its own climate rollercoasters. A new study, looking at ancient rocks from Anticosti Island in Canada, is challenging what we thought we knew about one of these events: the … Read more

Looking Up: How the Milky Way Reminds Us of Our Place

Looking Up: How the Milky Way Reminds Us of Our Place

The title ‘Milky Way and a Chapel’ sounds like the start of a poem, doesn’t it? It’s unusual, almost mystical. But for me, a scientist who spends her days thinking about our planet and its atmosphere, it sparks a different kind of wonder. It’s about finding perspective, a connection between the vastness of the cosmos … Read more

The Magic Behind Corn: More Than Just Sunshine and Water

The Magic Behind Corn: More Than Just Sunshine and Water

Have you ever looked at a field of corn and wondered, ‘How does it grow so tall and green?’ As a climate scientist, I find myself thinking about this often, especially when I consider how environmental factors influence all living things, including our food. It’s easy to think that plants just need sun and water, … Read more