World's oldest juniper shrub discovered in Finland—annual rings suggest it's 1,647 years old
Researchers from the University of Padua in Italy found a juniper at Utsjoki in Finnish Lapland, which they analyzed to be ...
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Understanding Northern Latitude Vegetation Greening and Browning - A Workshop
An ad hoc committee will plan and conduct a public workshop that convenes experts to discuss the current state of knowledge regarding shifts in Arctic and subarctic vegetation, as well as knowledge ...
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Fossil study reveals that palm trees once thrived in subarctic Canada
A new study by Connecticut College provides strong evidence that palm trees once thrived in subarctic Canada, reshaping scientific understanding of past Arctic climates. Professor Peter Siver's ...
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Scientists discover palm tree fossils in subarctic Canada, revealing a warmer past
The researchers discovered tiny silica structures, called phytoliths, which form in plant tissues. These fossils were found ...
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World’s oldest juniper shrub discovered in Finland!
Scientists have discovered the world’s oldest known juniper shrub in Finland, and it’s an incredible 1,647 years old!
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Värriö Subarctic Research Station
Värriö Subarctic Research Station was founded in 1967 and belongs to the Institute for Atmospheric and Earth System Research (INAR) at the University of Helsinki. It is located in the Värriö strict ...