Topping coverage of Egypt in the foreign press this morning is a study on the impact of climate disruption on social stability in Ancient Egypt published on Tuesday by the journal Nature Communications. Scientists used ice core data — a more accurate method of tracking historical volcanic eruptions — and papyrus records on social unrest in Egypt for the study.

They found that volcanic eruptions on the other side of the world impacted the seasonal flooding of Nile, causing social unrest and protests. The study holds lessons for modern politicians on the social impact of climate change. The research is also emblematic of a new trend that sees scientists from different fields collaborating with social scientists and historians, the Washington Post notes. Damn near enough to make us wish we were back in grad school.

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