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The MacArthur ‘Genius’ Studying Sea Ice Secrets

The MacArthur ‘Genius’ Studying Sea Ice Secrets
NYT Science Thursday 01 October 2026, 20:06 UTC By Claire Brown 1 min read
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Marika Holland’s work has revealed that ecosystems are at risk because sea ice is declining.

Marika Holland’s work has revealed that ecosystems are at risk because sea ice is declining.
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