In a video, noted scientists debate the connections between ancient climate changes and the emergence of modern human traits. (scientificamerican.com)
Their work, which links ancient climate and archaeological data, could help modern communities identify new crops and other adaptive strategies when threatened by drought, extreme weather and other environmental challenges. (sciencedaily.com)
To the surprise of many, studies of ancient climates showed that astronomical cycles had partly set the timing of the ice ages. (scientificamerican.com)