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......»»
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......»»
Scientists discover coupled mode of cloud, atmospheric circulation, and sea ice in Antarctic winter
Clouds play a critical role in the global climate system. The unique Antarctic environment, with extremely low temperature, low moisture, and low aerosol concentration, makes cloud formation different from that in other regions, including the Arctic......»»
Antarctic ice"s deep past shows it could be more vulnerable to warming
In a study published in the journal Nature, University of South Florida researcher Amelia Shevenell and her colleagues documented the evolution of Antarctica's ice sheets some 20 million years ago. The research is supported by the U.S. National Scien.....»»
Ending the debate: New research solves long-standing Antarctic climate change mystery
New research led by the University of Massachusetts Amherst definitively resolves a long-standing discrepancy in the geologic record that pitted studies of marine ice-sheet behavior against those that reconstructed past conditions on land. The resear.....»»
Studying penguin poo to understand the effects of climate change
An international team of scientists, including two from the University of Bath, has just arrived back from an expedition studying penguin colonies in the Falkland Islands, South Georgia and Antarctic Peninsula......»»
NASA says Starlink Gen2 may cause problems for Hubble and asteroid detection
NASA explains concerns to FCC, urges more research and careful deployment by SpaceX. Enlarge / Artist's impression of low Earth-orbit satellites like those launched by SpaceX and OneWeb. (credit: NOIRLab / NSF / AURA / P. Marenfeld).....»»
Antarctic research links warming to fish decline
A long-term study in the Southern Ocean reveals a clear correlation between warming waters, decreased sea ice, and reduced abundance of Antarctic silverfish. These small, abundant fish are important prey for penguins, seals, and other regional marine.....»»
New radar technology records Antarctic glaciers losing ice faster than ever documented before
In a new University of Houston study using an advanced remote imaging system known as synthetic aperture radar interferometry, three glaciers at the South Pole are being documented with levels of clarity and completeness never seen before. The new re.....»»
Dog feces and urine could be harming nature reserves, according to new study
New research finds that dogs being walked in nature reserves contribute a significant amount of nutrients to the environment through their feces and urine, which researchers warn could negatively impact local biodiversity. The research is published i.....»»
Apple urges lawmakers to reject bill that would force it to allow side-loading
Apple is urging top Senate lawmakers to reject a new piece of antitrust legislation that would force it to allow iOS users to download apps from outside of the App Store.US Capitol buildingThe letter, penned by Apple head of government affairs in the.....»»
FBI urges temporary phones for Olympic athletes
The new advice comes ahead of the Winter Olympics in Beijing......»»
Apple urges US lawmakers against bill to allow iOS apps outside the App Store
Apple is once again fighting against bills that try to force the company to allow distribution of iOS apps outside the App Store. This time, the company urged US lawmakers to reject an antitrust bill in the US Senate that would allow users to instal.....»»
What wintering squirrels can teach astronauts
When bears and ground squirrels hibernate in winter, they stop eating, lasting until spring simply on the fat reserves they've stored up in their bodies. Usually, this sort of prolonged fasting and inactivity would significantly reduce the mass and f.....»»
IMF Urges El Salvador To Remove Bitcoin As Legal Tender
The International Monetary Fund is pushing El Salvador to ditch bitcoin as legal tender, according to a statement released on Tuesday. CNBC reports: IMF directors "stressed that there are large risks associated with the use of bitcoin on financial st.....»»
The best multiplayer PC games 2022: top competitive games to play today
On the couch or online, the best multiplayer PC games will feed your competitive urges ......»»
15 Months Ago, a Melting Iceberg Released 152 Billion Tonnes of Water
Space.com reports: A rogue iceberg that drifted dangerously close to an Antarctic penguin population in 2020 and 2021 released billions of tons of fresh water into the ocean during its breakup. A new study, based on satellite data, tracks the after.....»»
Epic calls on appeals court to overturn App Store monopoly ruling in new filing
Epic’s appeal of the ruling in its legal battle with Apple has officially kicked off today. In a new filing with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, Epic urges the court to overturn the initial verdict, arguing that Judge.....»»
Intel CEO Urges Lawmakers To "Not Waste This Crisis" in Chip Push
Intel Chief Executive Officer Pat Gelsinger urged the U.S. and Europe to push ahead with efforts to bring back chip manufacturing, arguing that government funding is needed to address an overconcentration of production in Asia. From a report: Governm.....»»
Global Ship Traffic Could Imperil the Antarctic"s Biosecurity
Vessels from more than 1,500 ports have visited the region since 2014. Each one is a threat to introduce invasive species......»»
World"s Largest Fish Breeding Grounds Found Under the Antarctic Ice
sciencehabit shares a report from Science.org: The most extensive and densely populated breeding colony of fish anywhere lurks deep underneath the ice of the Weddell Sea, scientists aboard an Antarctic research cruise have discovered. The 240 square.....»»