"Devastating" melt of Greenland, Antarctic ice sheets found
The Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets are now losing more than three times as much ice a year as they were 30 years ago, according to a new comprehensive international study......»»
Facebook’s sexist, ageist ad-targeting violates Calif. law, court finds
"Shocking" ruling could have "devastating effects," tech law expert warns. Enlarge (credit: SOPA Images / Contributor | LightRocket) Facebook may have to overhaul its entire ad-targeting system after a California court r.....»»
Injured tortoises make slow recovery from Greece fires
In an animal shelter near Athens, veterinarian Kleopatra Gkika gently smears soothing cream on the leg of a tortoise, one of hundreds singed in Greece's devastating summer wildfires......»»
Foe director Garth Davis on making the most devastating sci-fi movie ever
Director Garth Davis chats with Digital Trends about his new movie Foe, working with Paul Mescal and Saoirse Ronan, and making a hopeful dystopian sci-fi film......»»
Bizarre year for sea ice notches another record
Antarctica finishes well below any other year in the satellite era. Enlarge / 2023 has been a remarkable year for Antarctic sea ice. (credit: National Snow and Ice Data Center) Sometimes, data points deemed to be “outl.....»»
Survival of the newest: The mammals that survive mass extinctions aren"t as "boring" as scientists thought
When an asteroid hit the Earth 66 million years ago, it set off a devastating mass extinction. The dinosaurs (except for a few birds) all died out, along with lots of the mammals. But some small mammals survived, laying the groundwork for all the mam.....»»
At least 10 dead, 102 missing in India glacial lake burst
Indian rescue teams searched on Thursday for 102 people missing after a devastating flash flood triggered by a high-altitude glacial lake burst killed at least 10, officials said......»»
Canada"s wildfires take devastating toll on wildlife
No droppings, tracks, nests or other traces of wildlife—Canada's boreal forests were devastated by record wildfires this year......»»
Greenland"s Inuit falling through thin ice of climate change
The thunder of icebergs crashing into the turquoise sea of eastern Greenland is the sound of one of the planet's most important ecosystems teetering on the edge of collapse......»»
Study pinpoints cold adaptations in nervous system of Antarctic octopus
Laden with dissolved salt, Antarctic waters can hover just above freezing and even dip below it. Temperatures this low would likely kill the animals that prosper in warmer waters further north. Yet, some creatures have found ways to live in this inho.....»»
Climate and human land use both play roles in Pacific island wildfires past and present: Study
It's long been understood that human settlement contributes to conditions that make Pacific Islands more susceptible to wildfires, such as the devastating Aug. 8 event that destroyed the Maui community of Lahaina. But a new study from SMU fire scient.....»»
How Insect Brains Melt and Rewire During Metamorphosis
Do fruit flies remember their larval lives? To find out, scientists made the neurons inside larvae glow, then tracked how they reshuffled as they formed adult brains......»»
New York Needs to Get Spongier—or Get Used to More Floods
Devastating deluges around the world point to the metropolis of tomorrow: the “sponge city.” Think more parks and fewer parking lots......»»
Is statistical modeling for glacier loss accurate?
Glacier loss is a pressing concern worldwide, with ice melt impacting freshwater supplies, sea-level rise and ocean circulation. Often, global glacier models are employed to better understand the extent of this threat, such as a recent model that sho.....»»
As thaw accelerates, Swiss glaciers have lost 10% of their volume in the past 2 years, experts say
A Swiss Academy of Sciences panel is reporting a dramatic acceleration of glacier melt in the Alpine country, which has lost 10% of its ice volume in just two years after high summer heat and low snow volumes in winter......»»
At US Antarctic base hit by harassment claims, workers are banned from buying alcohol at bars
From Sunday, workers at the main United States base in Antarctica will no longer be able to walk into a bar and order a beer, after the federal agency that oversees the research program decided to stop serving alcohol......»»
As thaw accelerates, Swiss glaciers lost 10% of their volume in the last 2 years, experts say
A Swiss Academy of Sciences panel is reporting a dramatic acceleration of glacier melt in the Alpine country, which has lost 10% of its ice volume in just two years after high summer heat and low snow volumes in winter......»»
Can you melt eggs? Quora’s AI says “yes,” and Google is sharing the result
Incorrect AI-generated answers are forming a feedback loop of misinformation online. Enlarge (credit: Getty Images) When you type a question into Google Search, the site sometimes provides a quick answer called a Feature.....»»
As Antarctic sea ice continues its dramatic decline, we need more measurements and much better models
After two seasons of record-breaking lows, Antarctica's sea ice remains in dramatic decline, tracking well below any winter maximum levels observed since satellite monitoring began during the late 1970s......»»
Antarctic sea ice hits lowest winter maximum on record: US data
The sea ice around Antarctica likely had a record low surface area when it was at its maximum size this winter, a preliminary US analysis of satellite data showed Monday......»»
Study finds Antarctica"s glacial border migrates for miles with the tide
The grounding line of the southern Ronne Ice Shelf in Antarctica can shift up to 15 km with changing tides, new analysis shows. The research, published today in The Cryosphere, examines the key region where land-based Antarctic ice spills over into t.....»»