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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......»»

Category: gadgetSource:  wiredFeb 17th, 2022

The Apple Watch Series 10 might be in trouble

The Apple Watch Series 10 is rumored to get some decent upgrades, but it might also be missing out on some big features. Here's what's going on......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsJul 8th, 2024

Alaska’s top-heavy glaciers are approaching an irreversible tipping point

As the plateau of the icefield thins, ice and snow reserves at higher altitudes are lost. Enlarge / Taku Glacier is one of many that begin in the Juneau Icefield. (credit: Mauricio Handler / Getty Images) The melting of.....»»

Category: topSource:  arstechnicaRelated NewsJul 7th, 2024

Alaska"s top-heavy glaciers are approaching an irreversible tipping point

The melting of one of North America's largest icefields has accelerated and could soon reach an irreversible tipping point. That's the conclusion of new research colleagues and I have published on the Juneau Icefield, which straddles the Alaska-Canad.....»»

Category: topSource:  pcmagRelated NewsJul 6th, 2024

Recovery of unique geological samples sheds light on formation of today"s Antarctic ice sheet

In recent years, global warming has left its mark on the Antarctic ice sheets. The "eternal" ice in Antarctica is melting faster than previously assumed, particularly in West Antarctica more than East Antarctica. The root for this could lie in its fo.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsJul 4th, 2024

Microscopic defects in ice influence how massive glaciers flow, study shows

As they seep and calve into the sea, melting glaciers and ice sheets are raising global water levels at unprecedented rates. To predict and prepare for future sea-level rise, scientists need a better understanding of how fast glaciers melt and what i.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

There’s trouble brewing at Samsung, and it may affect future products

Workers in Samsung's smartphone and semiconductor divisions, among others, will strike on June 7, causing concern about potential future action and its impact......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 30th, 2024

Scientists count emperor penguins in the Antarctic to investigate factors affecting population

Emperor penguins are an endangered species. Scientists are protecting the largest of all penguins by monitoring their numbers precisely and investigating which factors affect their population. A team led by researchers at Friedrich-Alexander-Universi.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 29th, 2024

macOS Monterey 12.7.5 Issues Trouble Mac Users

Mac users who recently downloaded Apple’s macOS Monterey 12.7.5 update are running into issues with the firmware. Apple released macOS Monterey 12.7.5 on May 13th. The update, a point upgrade, features under-the-hood improvements for Mac device.....»»

Category: mobileSource:  gottabemobileRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Researchers investigate changes in surface heat fluxes on sensitive areas for the slopes of Mt Everest

Under the background of global warming, the Mount Everest region has experienced evident climate changes. Glaciers and snow have been rapidly retreating in this region. These changes increase the rate of warming and water scarcity in downstream areas.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

The Google Pixel 9 could be in trouble

A recent survey shows that Google phones are struggling to retain customer loyalty and market share in the U.S. market. Here's what's happening......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Salty soil sensitizes plants to an unconventional mode of bacterial toxicity

A collaborative study between researchers from the Max Planck Institute for Plant Breeding Research and the Fraunhofer Institute for Molecular Biology and Applied Ecology has shown how a single metabolite can render bacteria toxic to plants under hig.....»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 28th, 2024

Camera tags capture social flexibility of Antarctic minke whales

Researchers have conducted one of the first quantitative studies of social structure and social foraging in Antarctic minke whales, using pioneering animal-borne camera tags......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

Severe storms brewing over Brevard County

Severe storms brewing over Brevard County.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 27th, 2024

No one gets in trouble owning too many tech stocks: Chart of the Week

No one gets in trouble owning too many tech stocks: Chart of the Week.....»»

Category: topSource:  informationweekRelated NewsMay 26th, 2024

"A great sadness": Venezuela is first Andean country to lose of all its glaciers

"A great sadness": Venezuela is first Andean country to lose of all its glaciers.....»»

Category: topSource:  theglobeandmailRelated NewsMay 25th, 2024

Heavy water: How melting ice sheets and pumped groundwater can lower local sea levels—and boost them elsewhere

Imagine you're standing near the edge of the Antarctic Ice Sheet, gazing out over the ocean, when the ice near you starts to melt very rapidly. A surge of meltwater flows into the ocean. Surprisingly, you watch the sea level fall—not rise......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 24th, 2024

Dangerous brew: Ocean heat and La Nina combo likely mean more Atlantic hurricanes this summer

Get ready for what nearly all the experts think will be one of the busiest Atlantic hurricane seasons on record, thanks to unprecedented ocean heat and a brewing La Niña......»»

Category: topSource:  physorgRelated NewsMay 23rd, 2024

The Humane AI Pin is in trouble

The Humane AI Pin may not be sticking around on the market for much longer as the company explores a sale. Here's what happened......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

The first Copilot+ PC has been tested — and it destroys the MacBook

We can finally put some hard numbers to Microsoft's bold claims about Copilot+ PCs, and it looks like the MacBook is in trouble......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024

Big Trouble in Little Endor? Kurt Russell could’ve been Han Solo in Star Wars

Many famous actors tried out for the original Star Wars, including Kurt Russell, whose audition tape for Han Solo made the rounds on social media recently......»»

Category: topSource:  digitaltrendsRelated NewsMay 22nd, 2024