Antarctica
Antarctic sea ice hit record lows again. Scientists wonder if it’s ‘the beginning of the end’
Environment
February 22, 2023
Antarctic sea ice hit record lows again. Scientists wonder if it’s ‘the beginning of the end’
Antarctic sea ice has reached record low levels for the second time in two years, with some scientists alarmed that…
Atmospheric rivers aren’t just a problem for California. They’re changing the Arctic, too
Environment
February 7, 2023
Atmospheric rivers aren’t just a problem for California. They’re changing the Arctic, too
The Arctic is seeing a rapid decline in sea ice even during the cold winter months when it should be…
Rare 17-pound meteorite discovered in Antarctica
Science
January 25, 2023
Rare 17-pound meteorite discovered in Antarctica
During a recent excursion to the icy plains of Antarctica, an international team of researchers discovered five new meteorites —…
‘Doomsday glacier,’ which could raise sea level by several feet, is holding on ‘by its fingernails,’ scientists say
Environment
September 6, 2022
‘Doomsday glacier,’ which could raise sea level by several feet, is holding on ‘by its fingernails,’ scientists say
(CNN) -Antarctica’s so-called “doomsday glacier” — nicknamed because of its high risk of collapse and threat to global sea level…
Massive amount of water found below Antarctica’s ice sheet for 1st time
World
May 11, 2022
Massive amount of water found below Antarctica’s ice sheet for 1st time
(CNN) – Hidden deep below the ice sheet that covers Antarctica, scientists have discovered a massive amount of water. The…
Antarctica’s majestic underwater world is trying to adapt to a warmer planet
Environment
May 7, 2022
Antarctica’s majestic underwater world is trying to adapt to a warmer planet
(CNN) – Icebergs surrounded a team of researchers in January as they cruised toward Antarctica. The team had been studying…
Extraordinary Antarctica heatwave, 70 degrees above normal, would likely set a world record
World
March 29, 2022
Extraordinary Antarctica heatwave, 70 degrees above normal, would likely set a world record
(CNN) – Scientists were shocked this month when a research station in Antarctica reported extraordinarily warm weather. The temperature at…
Antarctic ice shelf nearly the size of Los Angeles collapsed as temperatures soared to 40 above normal
Environment
March 27, 2022
Antarctic ice shelf nearly the size of Los Angeles collapsed as temperatures soared to 40 above normal
CNN) – An ice shelf in Antarctica nearly the size of Los Angeles disintegrated in mid-March within days of extraordinary…
At -90 temperature, Egyptian researcher participates in experiment on origins of universe
Science
February 9, 2022
At -90 temperature, Egyptian researcher participates in experiment on origins of universe
Egyptian engineer Ahmed Suleiman said he is engaged in a scientific expedition to research the origin of the universe by…
Scientists explore Thwaites, Antarctica’s ‘doomsday’ glacier
World
January 8, 2022
Scientists explore Thwaites, Antarctica’s ‘doomsday’ glacier
A team of scientists is sailing to “the place in the world that’s the hardest to get to” so they…