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Earth’s orbital changes affect freeze and thaw

Wednesday, August 12th, 2009

From the Eugene Register Guard: Researchers led by a professor at Oregon State University said they finally have confirmed what some scientists have believed for some time: that the last ice age ended because of a slight shift in the Earth’s orbit. The findings could help scientists predict how the planet’s remaining ice will be […]