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The New Climate.

Could Global Warming Lead To Catastrophic Freezing?

In response to global climate change, systems such as global oceanic circulations could collapse, with devastating consequences.

Feb 14

Iceberds and ice over a coastal landscape

Feb 14

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Fossils et al.

How a Two-Million-Year Rainstorm Set the Stage for the Reign of Dinosaurs

Life usually evolves under the least expected circumstances, but always finds a way

Sep 16

A prehistoric landscape during the Carnian Pluvial Episode, around 230 million years ago. The scene features a dense, tropical forest with lush, green foliage, ferns, and primitive plants thriving due to heavy rainfall. The sky is overcast with dark clouds, suggesting a prolonged rainy period. In the background, mist and rain partially obscure distant mountains. Small, early dinosaurs are seen exploring the wet environment, blending into the verdant surroundings. The atmosphere is humid, with wa

Sep 16

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Fossils et al.

What Triggered the Two-Million-Year Rain That Made Dinosaurs Possible?

And what lessons can we learn from that event?

Sep 19

A prehistoric volcanic landscape during the Carnian Pluvial Episode, around 230 million years ago. The scene depicts a massive volcanic eruption with ash and lava spewing into the sky, creating dark clouds and smoke. In the foreground, dense, lush forests are forming due to the increased rainfall, with early dinosaurs and reptiles adapting to the changing environment. The atmosphere is thick and humid, with rain falling, contrasting the fiery eruption with the emerging green landscape. In the ba

Sep 19

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Fossils et al.

Early Humans Thrived in Changing Climates — But It Wasn’t Easy

What past climate change reveals about human resilience

18h ago

Illustration of prehistoric humans in a snowy landscape. A male figure sits by a pile of stones, shaping a tool, while a female figure paints animal figures on a large rock. Behind them, a simple shelter made of animal hides emits smoke, suggesting warmth inside. The backdrop features frozen terrain and a pinkish sky

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STEM Parenting

Your Child’s Future Happiness May Depend on Parent-Child Bonding

Discover how early bonds with parents shape lifelong well-being and happiness

3d ago

A father and his young daughter sit together on the floor, reading a brightly illustrated children’s book. The child points at an image in the book featuring a colorful parachute, while the father holds the book open. The warm, soft lighting creates a cozy and nurturing atmosphere

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The New Climate.

Instant Gratification vs. Climate Cooperation: The Marshmallow Test for Climate Change

Our preference for quick rewards undermines efforts to tackle long-term climate change.

5d ago

A grandfather sitting on a wooden stump helps a young girl roast marshmallows over a campfire, while a young boy enjoys his roasted marshmallow in the background. The scene is set by a tranquil forest and a calm lake at sunset, with warm, natural lighting creating a cozy atmosphere

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STEM Parenting

How an Advent Calendar Became Our Kids’ Marshmallow Test

Patience, culture, and chocolate: a parenting experiment in delayed gratification

Dec 2

A young child with blonde hair, dressed in a cozy white sweater, smiles joyfully while looking at an advent calendar hanging on a wall, with warm Christmas lights and a decorated tree in the background

Dec 2

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STEM Parenting

The Truth About Affirmative Action: What the Data Reveals

Examining the data behind diversity and academic merit in college admissions.

Nov 29

A group of diverse college students walking together outdoors, smiling and holding books and notebooks, with a modern cityscape in the background and sunlight illuminating the scene

Nov 29

Published in
The New Climate.

Visionaries Wanted: The Role of Creativity in Climate Survival

Why using creativity and imagination is critical for tackling the climate crisis, especially in complex systems.

Nov 25

A young child sits against a backdrop of a sprawling river delta, building a colorful tower of blocks. The image symbolizes creativity and imagination as tools for designing solutions to complex environmental challenges like delta management and climate adaptation

Nov 25

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