The lows and lows of Antarctic sea ice
Data from the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) have revealed another summer of exceptionally low sea-ice extent around Antarctica......»»
Best Black Friday 2023 Apple Watch deals: Ultra 2 $60 off, Series 9 from $330, more
These are all of the best Black Friday deals on Apple Watch. All of the latest models from Apple are now discounted, with new all-time lows setting the pace this year on everything from the entry-level SE 2nd Gen to the rugged Ultra. You can head bel.....»»
Study highlights need to keep an eye on the ozone hole
Despite public perception, the Antarctic ozone hole has been remarkably massive and long-lived over the past four years, University of Otago researchers believe chlorofluorocarbons (CFCs) aren't the only things to blame......»»
Deep dive on sea level rise: New modeling gives better predictions on Antarctic ice sheet melt
Using historical records from around Australia, an international team of researchers have put forward the most accurate prediction to date of past Antarctic ice sheet melt, providing a more realistic forecast of future sea level rise......»»
Deep-sea coral evidence found for enhanced subglacial discharge from Antarctica during meltwater pulse 1A
Subglacial discharge from the Antarctic Ice Sheet (AIS) likely played a crucial role in the loss of ice sheet and the subsequent rise in sea level during the last deglaciation. However, no direct proxy is currently available to document subglacial di.....»»
Three thousand years" worth of carbon monoxide records show positive impact of global intervention in the 1980s
An international team of scientists has reconstructed a historic record of the atmospheric trace gas carbon monoxide by measuring air in polar ice and air collected at an Antarctic research station......»»
Climate engineering could slow Antarctic ice loss, study says
Scattering sunlight-reflecting particles in the atmosphere could slow rapid melting in West Antarctica and reduce the risk of catastrophic sea-level rise, according to a study led by Indiana University researchers......»»
M3/Pro MacBook Pros start from $1,449, 24-inch M3 iMac lows at $1,199, ZAGG 25% off sale, more
Apple’s new M3 Macs are finally seeing some savings as the early Black Friday deals pour in. Headlining the offers, the new M3/Pro MacBook Pros are now starting from $1,449 with $150 or more in savings attached. You can also bring home the shiny ne.....»»
Researchers: Collapse of West Antarctic ice sheet is still preventable—if we act fast to keep future warming in check
Projecting when and how fast the West Antarctic Ice Sheet will lose mass due to current and future global ocean warming—and the likely impact on sea level rise and coastal communities—is a priority for climate science......»»
Apple Watch Series 9 early Black Friday pricing from $349, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID $120, more
Early Black Friday pricing has gone live on the Apple Watch Series 9. New all-time lows are here on both 41 and 45mm models from $349, saving you $50 off a collection of different styles. In quite the fitting companion sale, official Apple Watch Mila.....»»
New AI system can map giant icebergs from satellite images 10,000 times faster than humans
Scientists have trained an artificial intelligence (AI) system to accurately map—in one-hundredth of a second—the surface area and outline of giant icebergs captured on satellite images. The paper, titled "Mapping the extent of giant Antarctic ic.....»»
New study sheds light on Adélie penguins" reliance on declining sea ice during molt
A study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences underscores the pivotal role that seasonal Antarctic sea ice plays in the annual molting periods of Adélie penguins......»»
2023 ozone hole ranks 16th largest, NASA and NOAA researchers find
The 2023 Antarctic ozone hole reached its maximum size on Sept. 21, according to annual satellite and balloon-based measurements made by NASA and NOAA. At 10 million square miles, or 26 million square kilometers, the hole ranked as the 12th largest s.....»»
Bird Flu Reaches the Antarctic for the First Time
As the first known cases of H5N1 are detected in the region, scientists fear for the isolated penguin and seal populations that have never been exposed......»»
Meltwater flowing beneath Antarctic glaciers may be accelerating their retreat
A new Antarctic ice sheet modeling study from scientists at UC San Diego's Scripps Institution of Oceanography suggests that meltwater flowing out to sea from beneath Antarctic glaciers is making them lose ice faster......»»
Underwater robot finds new circulation pattern in Antarctic ice shelf
More than merely cracks in the ice, crevasses play an important role in circulating seawater beneath Antarctic ice shelves, potentially influencing their stability, finds Cornell University-led research based on a first-of-its-kind exploration by an.....»»
"Frozen in time" landscape discovered under Antarctic ice
Scientists revealed Tuesday that they had discovered a vast, hidden landscape of hills and valleys carved by ancient rivers that has been "frozen in time" under the Antarctic ice for millions of years......»»
First confirmed cases of avian influenza in the Antarctic region
Highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) has been confirmed in brown skua populations on Bird Island, South Georgia—the first known cases in the Antarctic region......»»
Scientists count huge melts in many protective Antarctic ice shelves. Trillions of tons of ice lost.
Four dozen Antarctic ice shelves have shrunk by at least 30% since 1997 and 28 of those have lost more than half of their ice in that time, reports a new study that surveyed these crucial "gatekeepers'' between the frozen continent's massive glaciers.....»»
New lows take $50 off Apple Watch Ultra 2, drop USB-C AirPods Pro 2 to $189, more
Today we’re tracking new all-time lows on three recent releases from Apple. The just-released Apple Watch Ultra 2 is landing at its lowest price thanks to a $50 discount, which is joined by the new USB-C AirPods Pro 2 at $189. Not to mention, Beats.....»»
WWF urges end to deadlock on new Antarctic reserves
Members of a multinational group on Antarctic conservation must end a years-long deadlock and agree on new marine reserves in the region as sea-ice shrinks to record lows, the WWF urged Wednesday......»»