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MacArthur 'Genius' Awarded for Sea Ice Research
Original: The MacArthur 'Genius' Studying Sea Ice Secrets https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/climate/climate-science-macarthur.htm
A scientist who studies sea ice and its role in the climate system has been named a MacArthur Fellow, the fellowship often called the 'genius grant.' The story, covered by the New York Times, highlights the researcher's work in climate science and oceanography, examining how shrinking polar ice affects oceans and global warming. It is drawing attention amid ongoing concern over Arctic ice loss.
Why now: The newly announced MacArthur Fellowship class is drawing attention to a researcher working on climate-critical sea ice science.
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- The MacArthur 'Genius' Studying Sea Ice Secrets https://www.nytimes.com/2026/10/01/climate/climate-science-macarthur.html # Science # ClimateChange # Oceanography · nyt_science@robot.villas · 3
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