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......»»
Narwhals" climate-vulnerable winter feeding crucial for survival: study
Narwhals are likely more dependent on fat reserves and abundant prey in climate-threatened winter habitats than previously thought, researchers said Wednesday, warning of severe risks posed by global warming......»»
Rain-free France matches record 31-day dry spell
France has matched its record dry spell of 31 days without significant rainfall, the country's weather service said Tuesday, amid concerns over water reserves in parts of Europe still reeling from last year's severe drought......»»
A new interactive research tool for the Antarctic sea-ice zone
A new interactive Antarctic map promises to assist voyage planning and enhance climate research in the sea-ice zone, by bringing together Southern Ocean data from the past four decades......»»
From video to AI: Learning more about Antarctic blue whales
Video and photography have revealed tantalizing glimpses into the lives of Antarctic blue whales and spurred the development of automated ways to detect these critically endangered ocean giants......»»
Fear the biggest rival: First person to complete Antarctic 2.5 km swim
Chilean Barbara Hernandez, who became the first person recorded to have swum 2.5 kilometers (1.5 miles) in the near-freezing Antarctic Ocean, says fear—not other people—is her rival......»»
Elephant seal remains show Antarctic sea was warmer in the mid-to-late Holocene
Studying the response of Antarctic ice sheets to past warming episodes is essential to understand how they may respond to the present warming climate, as their melting and collapse can contribute to global sea level rise. Detailed records of past oce.....»»
Antarctica sea ice melts to a record low
The Antarctic Ocean area covered by ice has shrunk to a record low, exposing the thicker ice shelves buttressing Antarctica's ground ice sheet to waves and warmer temperatures, scientists reported Thursday......»»
Ozone depletion leads to Antarctic upper-stratospheric warming in winter
Since the discovery of the Antarctic ozone hole in the 1980s, numerous studies have pointed out that this depletion of ozone in the Antarctic has important impacts on global climate change, and that the changes in Antarctic stratospheric temperatures.....»»
Antarctic researchers say a marine heatwave could threaten ice shelves
The rise of ocean heat in Antarctica could potentially disrupt the global climate system. Enlarge / Iceberg A-74 calved from Antarctica's Brunt Ice Shelf in February 2021. (credit: Gallo Images/Orbital Horizon/Copernicus Sentinel.....»»
Record low sea ice cover in the Antarctic
There is currently less sea ice in the Antarctic than at any time in the forty years since the beginning of satellite observation: in early February 2023, only 2.20 million square kilometers of the Southern Ocean were covered with sea ice. Researcher.....»»
Marine reserves unlikely to restore marine ecosystems, say researchers
Protected marine areas are one of the essential tools for the conservation of natural resources affected by human impact—mainly fishing—but are they enough to recover the functioning of these systems?.....»»
WHO urges vigilance but no alarm over bird flu
The World Health Organization called Wednesday for vigilance after the recent detection of bird flu in mammals, but tried to calm fears that large-scale human outbreaks could be looming......»»
As Antarctic fieldwork ends, a sexual harassment reckoning looms
A 2022 report described harassment as a “fact of life” on the continent. Enlarge / Personal tents for staff at the Shackleton Glacier science camp, situated on the Shackleton Glacier in the Transantarctic mountains of Antarct.....»»
Study details timing of past glacier advances in Northern Antarctic Peninsula
Receding glaciers in the northern Antarctic Peninsula are uncovering and reexposing black moss that provides radiocarbon kill dates for the vegetation, a key clue to understanding the timing of past glacier advances in that region......»»
Extremely drug-resistant germ found in eye drops infects 55 in 12 states; 1 dead
CDC urges people to stop using EzriCare-branded artificial tears. Enlarge (credit: Getty | UniversalImagesGroup) This story will be updated as more information becomes available. An extensively drug-resistant bacterial s.....»»
Democratic senator urges Apple and Google to ban TikTok from their app stores
A member of the Senate Intelligence Committee is calling on Apple and Google to remove TikTok from their app stores over concerns about national security, in the latest indication of mounting scrutiny on the short-form video app from members of Congr.....»»
Environmental group urges California to limit the growing of almonds and alfalfa
As drought and climate change continue to wreak havoc on California's water supply, an environmental advocacy group is calling on the state to limit the cultivation of thirsty crops like almonds and alfalfa, saying the agriculture industry is guzzlin.....»»
Drilling campaign reaches a depth of 808 meters in the Antarctic ice sheet
In Antarctica, the second drilling campaign of the Beyond EPICA—Oldest Ice project, at the remote field site Little Dome C, has been successfully completed. This project is an unprecedented challenge for paleoclimatology studies and its goal is to.....»»
EV maker Rivian to cut 6% of jobs amid price war
Rivian Automotive is laying off 6% of its workforce in an effort to cut costs as the EV maker, already grappling with falling cash reserves and a weak economy, braces for an industry-wide price war......»»
Antarctica’s only electric exploration vehicle gets an upgrade for 2023
Venturi has added more cooling to cope with unexpectedly hot temperatures. Enlarge / The Venturi Antarctica has been operating down south since late 2021. (credit: Venturi) The Antarctic's only electric exploration vehic.....»»