While the Milankovitch Cycles operate on timescales far longer than human lifespans, their effects are always at play.

Prof. Maureen Raymo, earth sciences, Boston University discussed the origins of ice ages on Earth in a packed classroom in Snee Hall yesterday afternoon. Raymo explained that by measuring the amount ...

Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to [email protected]. How many ice ages has the Earth had, and could ...