Serious, Salty Trouble Is Brewing Under Antarctic Glaciers
Alarming new research suggests warm seawater is rushing under the ice, perhaps doubling the rate of melting......»»
How to buy sustainable salmon: An expert guide to navigating the nuance of eco-labels
We've all been there. You're in the supermarket freezer aisle trying to make sense of the different labels on seafood products. You know the oceans are in trouble and you're trying to do the right thing, but the information is confusing and seemingly.....»»
Increased rainfall threatens UK sea urchins: Study
Sea urchins exposed to diluted seawater for long periods show signs of physical deterioration, according to scientists from the British Antarctic Survey, the University of Cambridge, and the Scottish Association for Marine Science. Their study also f.....»»
Drought may drive deadly amphibian disease, researchers find
Pumpkin toadlets are in trouble. Progressively severe droughts are disrupting the microbiomes of the thumbnail-sized orange frogs, potentially leaving them vulnerable to a deadly fungal disease, according to a new study by an international research t.....»»
Ice cores provide first documentation of rapid Antarctic ice loss in the past
Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey have uncovered the first direct evidence that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet shrunk suddenly and dramatically at the end of the Last Ice Age, around eight thousand years ago......»»
Deep learning forecasts Antarctic sea ice trends for 2024—projected to remain close to historical lows
The year 2023 stands out as the warmest year on record globally, accompanied by the highest recorded ocean temperatures. Amidst these extreme and unusual climatic conditions, Antarctic sea ice extent (SIE), after breaking the second consecutive satel.....»»
Dangerous climate tipping points will affect Australia. The risks are real and cannot be ignored, say researchers
In 2023, we saw a raft of news stories about climate tipping points, including the accelerating loss of Greenland and Antarctic ice sheets, the potential dieback of the Amazon rainforest and the likely weakening of the Atlantic Meridional Ocean Circu.....»»
Vitamin B12 adaptability in Antarctic algae has implications for climate change, life in the Southern Ocean
Vitamin B12 deficiency in people can cause a slew of health problems and even become fatal. Until now, the same deficiencies were thought to impact certain types of algae, as well. A new study has examined the algae Phaeocystis antarctica's (P. antar.....»»
Study challenges classical view of the Antarctic Circumpolar Current origin and warns of its vulnerability
The Circumpolar Current works as a regulator of the planet's climate. Its origins were thought to have caused the formation of the permanent ice in Antarctica about 34 million years ago. Now, a study led by the University of Barcelona, the Instituto.....»»
Heat wave risk hovers over Paris Olympics
Scorching summer heat is hard to imagine now in mid-winter Paris, but in six months when the world's athletes arrive for the Olympics, another pounding heat wave would spell trouble for organizers......»»
Ice and fire: Antarctic volcano may hold clues to life on Mars
On Deception Island in Antarctica, steam rises from the beaches, and glaciers dot the black slopes of what is actually an active volcano—a rare clash of ice and fire that provides clues to scientists about what life could look like on Mars......»»
Samsung’s adoption of AI could spell serious trouble for Apple
With Samsung including AI features in the Galaxy S24 series, it seems that this could be the first time Apple is faced with a serious threat. The post Samsung’s adoption of AI could spell serious trouble for Apple appeared first on Phandroid......»»
Global heat wave in summer accelerates melting of mountain glaciers in China
The world experienced an unprecedented heat wave in 2022, and this long duration and extreme heat wave event aroused widespread concern. Heat wave events have a huge impact on the global melting of glaciers......»»
Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth gift guide: best gifts for every character
Ichiban has no trouble making friends in Like a Dragon: Infinite Wealth, but becoming best friends will require you to give the perfect gifts to your pals......»»
There’s a war brewing over OLED gaming monitors
Samsung and LG Display finally have OLED gaming panels that are going toe-to-toe. Who will come out on top?.....»»
PSA: The App Store, Apple Music, and more are currently down for many users
Update, 7:51pm ET: Apple has updated its System Status webpage to say that Apple Music, the App Store, and several other platforms are also experiencing outages. If you’re having trouble accessing the App Store on your iPhone or iPad, you’.....»»
The 5 best smart alarm clocks for your bedside table in 2024
If you have trouble sleeping or waking up, then these smart alarm clocks will certainly help you with both, and provide a few extra nifty features......»»
How to force close apps on your Android device
Are you having trouble with an Android app? We show you how to close any background apps and how to force close apps in Android with ease......»»
The World’s Essential Aquifers Are in Deep Trouble
New research finds that the groundwater systems that hydrate your life are in rapid, sometimes accelerating decline around the globe. Here’s how to stop the retreat......»»
Scientists chart the growing weather extremes on maritime Antarctic islands
Scientists at British Antarctic Survey have found that the number of warm weather events in the South Orkney Islands has significantly increased in frequency over the last 75 years. Using newly available historical data, scientists have identified th.....»»
Scientists count penguins on remote sub-Antarctic island
Researchers from British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have carried out aerial surveys of the remote volcanic Zavodovski Island in the sub-Antarctic to count the largest penguin colony in the world......»»