Stalagmite collection (IMAGE) University of Basel Caption With his research team, Dominik Fleitmann (left) analyzes stalagmites from various dripstone caves to reconstruct the climate of the past. Credit Christian Flierl, University of Basel Usage Restrictions Only to be used in reporting on the related press release License Original content Disclaimer: AAAS and EurekAlert! are not responsible for the accuracy of news releases posted to EurekAlert! by contributing institutions or for the use of any information through the EurekAlert system.