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Ancient Antarctica reveals a 'one–two punch' behind ice sheet collapse

Polar scientist Molly Patterson is the lead author of a study that explores factors behind melting ice sheets

Peer-Reviewed Publication

Binghamton University

Antarctica

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Image of Antarctica as seen from space.

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Credit: NASA

Journal

Nature Geoscience

DOI

10.1038/s41561-025-01840-y

Method of Research

Observational study

Subject of Research

Not applicable

Article Title

Spatially variable response of Antarctica’s ice sheets to orbital forcing during the Pliocene

Article Publication Date

2-Jan-2026

COI Statement

None

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