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"Gus" lived during the Maastrichtian period, some 72 to 66 million years ago, which was characterized by a warm climate, high sea levels and vast floodable coastal plains.
From Barron's • Jul. 1, 2026
During a heat wave, there are three conditions to watch out for: dehydration; heat exhaustion, which can be characterized by headaches and nausea; and the more serious heatstroke.
From MarketWatch • Jun. 30, 2026
A rave is, in its ideal form, a temporary ecosystem of revelers, characterized by euphoric acceptance of that time and place.
From Slate • Jun. 25, 2026
Stronger El Niños, which are characterized by warmer ocean waters in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean, “can more significantly tilt the odds in favor of expected outcomes,” the Climate Prediction Center said.
From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 11, 2026
One can point out that human societies and dinosaurs are extremely complex, being characterized by an enormous number of independent variables that feed back on each other.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
