An equation has been derived that allows the timing of the onset of glaciations to be predicted. This confirms that Earth has just missed entering a new glacial period, and is unlikely to enter one for another 50,000 years. See Letter p.200
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Crucifix, M. Earth's narrow escape from a big freeze. Nature 529, 162–163 (2016). https://doi.org/10.1038/529162a
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