University of Massachusetts Amherst
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2026
Paleoclimate research uses ancient organic molecules preserved in Lake Malawi sediments to reconstruct over 1.4 million years of East African climate history. By studying plant biomarkers and microbial membranes, scientists reconstruct past rainfall…
2026
Buildings contribute nearly 40% of global carbon emissions, largely from steel and concrete. This research explores curved cross-laminated timber (CLT), a renewable engineered wood material. The study evaluates whether curvature improves stiffness…