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Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica calves new iceberg

A large iceberg (380 km2), about the size of the Isle of Wight, has broken off the 150m-thick Brunt Ice Shelf. It broke off after a crack suddenly appeared in the ice shelf a few weeks ago. The final break happened in the early hours of Monday, 20 Ma.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgMay 23rd, 2024

Wreck of the last ship of famed Anglo-Irish explorer Shackleton found off the coast of Canada

The wreck of the last ship belonging to Sir Ernest Shackleton, a famous Irish-born British explorer of Antarctica, has been found off the coast of Labrador in Canada, 62 years after it went missing. The wreck was found by an international team led by.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 13th, 2024

Study suggests Holstein dairy cows not harmed by producing beef crossbred calves

Facing economic challenges, dairy farmers are increasingly crossbreeding some of their Holstein cows with beef breed bulls to add value to surplus calves born in their herds. In an analysis of almost 40,000 cows, a team of Penn State researchers foun.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJun 12th, 2024

Origins of fast radio bursts come into focus through polarized light

What scientists previously thought about where Fast Radio Bursts (FRBs) come from is just the tip of the iceberg, according to new research led by astronomers at the University of Toronto. The mysteries of the millisecond-long cosmic explosions are u.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 11th, 2024

Hisense’s massive 100-inch TV has a $2,200 discount today

The almighty Hisense 100-inch U76 4K QLED is a top-shelf TV that normally costs $5,000, but right now, Best Buy is offering a massive $2,200 markdown......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJun 7th, 2024

How the 1901 Discovery expedition"s polar explorers stayed healthy during their Antarctic journey

Antarctica is the most inhospitable continent on earth. It's dry, cold, and completely dark for months of the year. Edwardian explorers were some of the first to brave the Antarctic winter, developing new knowledge still drawn upon by scientists toda.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 6th, 2024

Seals help scientists make discoveries in Antarctica"s Bellingshausen sea

Ice shelves surrounding Antarctica have been melting with increasing speed in recent years. Much of this melting happens from below, as warm water eats away at their bases. This warm water is moved around Antarctica by currents that remain only parti.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsJun 5th, 2024

Historic iceberg surges offer insights on modern climate change

A great armada entered the North Atlantic, launched from the cold shores of North America. But rather than ships off to war, this force was a fleet of icebergs, and the havoc it wrought was on the ocean current itself......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

US dairy cows are tip of the iceberg as bird flu spreads in mammals globally, says ecologist

Health authorities are working to gather information on the spread of the H5N1 virus, or bird flu, in U.S. dairy cows—the first confirmation of the virus in cattle......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Brunt Ice Shelf in Antarctica calves new iceberg

A large iceberg (380 km2), about the size of the Isle of Wight, has broken off the 150m-thick Brunt Ice Shelf. It broke off after a crack suddenly appeared in the ice shelf a few weeks ago. The final break happened in the early hours of Monday, 20 Ma.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

Climate-smart marine spatial planning in Antarctica can be a model for the global ocean

In a paper now published in Science, researchers from leading institutions worldwide propose a comprehensive strategy that connects the latest scientific insights to action on the high seas. The team developed a policy pathway for engaging all releva.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Comparison of four methods on drying efficiency and physicochemical properties of chicken meat

Chicken breast jerky (CBJ) is a popular pet food due to its high crude protein content and long shelf life. In the production of CBJ, the drying process is a crucial step. However, the physicochemical and functional properties of CBJ depend on the dr.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Satellite radar data uncover "vigorous melting" at Antarctica"s Thwaites Glacier

A team of glaciologists led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine used high-resolution satellite radar data to find evidence of the intrusion of warm, high-pressure seawater many kilometers beneath the grounded ice of West Antarctica.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Record low Antarctic sea ice "extremely unlikely" without climate change, says scientists

Scientists at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have found that the record-low levels of sea ice around Antarctica in 2023 were extremely unlikely to happen without the influence of climate change. This low was a one-in-a-2000-year event without cli.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsMay 20th, 2024

Study shows how avocado pruning residues can be used produce more sustainable food packaging

Although plastic allows food to be packaged safely and hygienically, its extensive use constitutes a significant environmental challenge due to its limited recyclability and short shelf life. Thus, industry and the scientific community have been look.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 14th, 2024

These Artificial Blood Platelets Could One Day Save Lives

Platelets help blood clot, but they have a short shelf life. With blood in short supply, synthetic platelets could help meet demand......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredRelated NewsMay 13th, 2024

All Rockstar video games: full list of developed and published games

Rockstar is known for GTA, but that's only the tip of the iceberg for this team. Here are all the games it has made, and a ranking of the best of the best......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 7th, 2024

Ice shelves fracture under weight of meltwater lakes, study shows

When air temperatures in Antarctica rise and glacier ice melts, water can pool on the surface of floating ice shelves, weighing them down and causing the ice to bend. Now, for the first time in the field, researchers have shown that ice shelves don't.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 3rd, 2024

Mystery behind huge opening in Antarctic sea ice solved

Researchers have discovered the missing piece of the puzzle behind a rare opening in the sea ice around Antarctica, which was nearly twice the size of Wales and occurred during the winters of 2016 and 2017......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 1st, 2024

Longer-lasting ozone holes over Antarctica expose seal pups and penguin chicks to much more UV

Over the last 25 years, the ozone hole which forming over Antarctica each spring has started to shrink......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsApr 28th, 2024

5 Signs It’s Time to Upgrade Your iPad

Apple’s iPads have a long shelf life, but they don’t last forever. At some point, it will be time to upgrade and we want to go over a few signs that will let you know when it’s time to do so. Thanks to their large batteries and proc.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsApr 25th, 2024