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......»»
M2 Pro Mac mini now $100 off in Thursday’s best deals, new Beats Fit Pro colors $160 lows, more
It’s Thursday, and the team at 9to5Toys has rounded up all of today’s best deals. The best of the best are now on tap below the fold, with a $100 discount landing on Apple’s M2 Pro Mac mini in a rare Amazon sale. That’s joined by a chance to.....»»
Deals: Apple Watch Series 8 lows from $329, M2 Pro MacBook Pro $250 off, iPhone 14 cases, more
It’s Tuesday and our pals over at 9to5Toys have combed through the web to find all of today’s best Apple deals. With a fresh batch now on tap, Apple Watch Series 8 comes in four aluminum styles from $329 all-time lows. If you’re looking to ref.....»»
Record low Antarctic sea ice is another alarming sign the ocean"s role as climate regulator is changing, says researcher
A changing climate is upon us, with more frequent land and marine heatwaves, forest fires, atmospheric rivers and floods. For some, it is the backdrop to day-to-day life, but for a growing number of people it is a life-changing reality......»»
Similar but different: Antarctic and Arctic sea ice and their responses to climate change
Researchers have used data from previous publications aiming to answer the question of why the Arctic sea ice is responding much more quickly and obviously to climate change than the Antarctic sea ice, which has stayed relatively stable according to.....»»
Q1 marked lowest VC funding for security in a decade, but there’s a silver lining
DataTribe reports cybersecurity VC funding and deal activity reached near-decade lows in Q1 2023, but it could result in consolidation. DataTribe reports cybersecurity VC funding and deal activity reached near-decade lows in Q1 2023, but it could.....»»
Apple Watch Series 7 all-time lows start at $230 in Thursday’s best deals, Nomad 15% off accessory sale, more
Thursday has a refreshed set of the day’s best deals on tap today courtesy of 9to5Toys, with new all-time lows arriving on refurbished Apple Watch Series 7 styles from $230. There’s also a notable chance to refresh your Apple setup with some new.....»»
The genome of the smallest baleen whale provides insight into evolution and tumor resistance
The pygmy right whale (Caperea marginata) is the smallest of all baleen whales although it can grow to six meters in length and weigh up to three tons. The species occurs circumpolar in the Antarctic waters of the Southern Hemisphere, and only a hand.....»»
"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......»»
Less ice means fewer calling seals, finds study
When the sea ice vanishes, Antarctic seals become silent. This is the main conclusion of a new article just published by Dr. Ilse van Opzeeland's research group in the journal Frontiers in Ecology and the Environment. The biologist is currently worki.....»»
Adaptations allow Antarctic icefish to see under the sea ice
Antarctica may seem like a desolate place, but it is home to some of the most unique lifeforms on the planet. Despite the fact that land temperatures average around -60°C and ocean temperatures hover near the freezing point of saltwater (-1.9°C), a.....»»
Dealmaster: New lows on Apple MacBook Pro 14- and 16-inch, Samsung T7 SSD, and more
These are the lowest prices we've seen on a handful of devices. Enlarge (credit: Ron Amadeo) Today's best deals in tech include the newest MacBook Pro 14- and 16-inch models at their lowest prices yet. Google's Pixel 7 i.....»»
Friday’s best deals: Apple Studio Display $249 off, M2 Mac mini from $500 lows, Anker gear, more
Heading into the weekend with all of today’s best deals, 9to5Toys is back with an assortment of offers for Friday. This time on tap, we have the second-best price yet on Apple Studio Display at $249 off. A nice companion, the M2 Mac mini now start.....»»
11-inch M2 iPad Pro lands at best price of the year in Wednesday’s best deals, Apple Watch Series 8 from $329, more
All of today’s best deals are now up for grabs for Wednesday courtesy of 9to5Toys. The best price of the year on Apple’s 11-inch M2 iPad Pro headlines the lot at $750, which is joined by Amazon lows on Apple Watch Series 8 styles just in time fo.....»»
The ice in Antarctica has melted before, says study
Sixty percent of the world's fresh water is bound up in Antarctic ice sheets. Thirty million cubic kilometers of ice is perhaps a difficult number to grasp. But if absolutely all Antarctica's ice melted, the seas would rise by 58 meters on average......»»
Monday’s best Apple deals: M1 iPad Air 5 $99 off, Apple Watch Ultra lows $730, more
Kicking off a new work week, Monday has a fresh collection of price cuts for us today courtesy of our friends over at 9to5Toys. On tap today is Apple’s latest M1 iPad Air 5 at best prices of the year following $99 discounts. Much of the same all-t.....»»
Melting Antarctic could impact oceans "for centuries"
Rapidly melting Antarctic ice threatens to dramatically slow deep-water currents in the world's oceans, scientists say, impacting the spread of fresh water, oxygen and life-sustaining nutrients for centuries......»»
What caused the record-low Antarctic sea ice in austral summer 2022?
Antarctic sea ice is an important component of the climate system, and may act as an early indicator of climate change. Under global warming, significant changes in Antarctic sea ice have been observed. Specifically, it experienced a slow increase du.....»»
Deals: 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro starts from $900 lows, official Apple MagSafe Charger $31, more
Into the second half of the work week, 9to5Toys has rounded up all of the best Apple discounts for us today. Headlining is a series of all-time lows on 12.9-inch M1 iPad Pro models from $900. If those up to $899 in savings aren’t enticing enough,.....»»
Antarctic ice age survival story: Life seeking ice-free refuges imitates art in Ice Age, the movie
Antarctica is an icy place today, but the ice extended even further during past ice ages. The question of how and where life survived on land in the icy continent, through the ages, has long puzzled biologists......»»
Antarctic clouds could help improve climate change projections
A Cranfield University designed instrument capable of remotely analyzing molecules from the air in Antarctica will help scientists understand future changes in our climate......»»