Harold Urey's work helped found which field of research?
Genetic Engineering
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Paleoclimatology
Answer
Paleoclimatology, the study of past climates, was founded in part by Harold Urey's work on isotope fractionation. By analyzing the ratios of different isotopes in geological samples, Urey and his colleagues were able to infer past temperatures and atmospheric conditions. This work laid the groundwork for understanding how the Earth's climate has changed over time and has helped scientists to predict future climate changes.
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