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Science News for September 23, 2006


Dinosaurs' climate shifted too, reports show

Researchers from Indiana University and Royal Netherlands Institute for Sea Research found evidence of dramatic climate changes during the Mesozoic Era, with temperature variations ranging from 30 deg C to 36 deg C. The discovery suggests that global fluctuations in carbon cycling played a significant role in shaping ancient climates.

SourceIndiana University·JournalGeology·DateSep 23, 2006