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......»»
Ships from 1,581 ports may go to Antarctica, bringing unwanted guests
Antarctica is more connected than we thought, and it needs better biosecurity. Enlarge / Tourist boats could potentially bring invasive species to the Antarctic region. (credit: Andrew Peacock) Right now, the Antarctic and the.....»»
Japan voices support for Taiwan"s CPTPP accession and urges more collaboration in semiconductor
In a virtual session of the Taiwan-Japan Economic and Trade Conference held on January 11, Mitsuo Ohashi, chairman of Japan-Taiwan Exchange Association, expressed support for Taiwan's bid to the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacif.....»»
Study finds recent growth and sudden declines in Antarctic sea ice to be unique changes since the early 20th century
A study led by Ohio University researchers shows that the increase of sea ice surrounding Antarctica since 1979 is a unique feature of Antarctic climate since 1905—an observation that paints a dramatic first-ever picture for weather and climate imp.....»»
Libreboot.Org Urges Support for Proposed "Free Software" Law in New Hampshire
Libreboot.org is publicizing an event this Tuesday of "global importance to Free Software projects, and the movement as a whole... If you live in New Hampshire or in one of the neighbouring states, especially Massachusetts, please listen up! "If yo.....»»
How Explosives, a Robot, and a Sled Expose a Doomsday Glacier
Thwaites Glacier is crumbling, and fast—if it melts entirely, it could add 10 feet to sea levels. Now Antarctic scientists are racing to survey the damage......»»
Scientists Find Unexpected Trove of Life Forms Beneath Antarctic Ice Shelf
A team of researchers from the Alfred Wegener Institute in Germany has discovered a whopping 77 seafloor-dwelling species beneath an Antarctica ice shelf -- a hint that this mysterious realm may be far more biologically rich than scientists realized......»»
Antarctic oceanographers use seals to do research where ships fear to go
Oceanographers have great difficulty conducting investigations by ship in Antarctic continental shelf areas where ice is attached to the shore, so a team of researchers have replaced these boat-based studies with sensors attached to seals, which have.....»»
Melting of the Antarctic ice sheet could cause multi-meter rise in sea levels by the end of the millennium
Scientists predict that continued global warming under current trends could lead to an elevation of the sea level by as much as five meters by the year 3000 CE......»»
Air bubbles in Antarctic ice point to a cause of oxygen decline
An unknown culprit has been removing oxygen from our atmosphere for at least 800,000 years, and an analysis of air bubbles preserved in Antarctic ice for up to 1.5 million years has revealed the likely suspect......»»
Abundance of life discovered beneath an Antarctic ice shelf
Far beneath the ice shelves of the Antarctic, there is more marine life than expected, finds a recent study in the journal Current Biology, published this week......»»
Study of Antarctic ice"s deep past shows it could be more vulnerable to warming
Insights into how the West Antarctic Ice Sheet responded to a warmer climate millions of years ago could improve predictions of its future......»»
South Africa snips lions to manage species in small reserves
On the cusp of sexual maturity, a young lioness is about to be sterilised. It's to prevent mating with her father and uncles, the only three wild males on this small South African reserve......»»
Scientists Urge Creating Strategic Forest Reserves To Mitigate Climate Change, Protect Biodiversity
An anonymous reader quotes a report from Phys.Org: The United States should immediately move to create a collection of strategic forest reserves in the Western U.S. to fight climate change and safeguard biodiversity, according to a scientific collabo.....»»
Scientists urge creating strategic forest reserves to mitigate climate change, protect biodiversity
The United States should immediately move to create a collection of strategic forest reserves in the Western U.S. to fight climate change and safeguard biodiversity, according to a scientific collaboration led by an Oregon State University ecologist......»»
The Antarctic is Signaling Big Climate Trouble
Around the frozen continent, a vast current circles the world. New science is revealing the power it holds over the future. Ice shelves are in retreat, and researchers are alarmed at what they're learning. From a report: The immense and forbidding So.....»»
Antarctic seabird faces declining populations
Data collected from a long-term study by British Antarctic Survey (BAS) scientists shows declining populations of an already relatively rare Antarctic seabird, the South Georgia shag. Published in the journal Polar Biology, a 40-year census from Sig.....»»
Scientists use NASA data to predict corona of Dec. 4 Antarctic eclipse
Few were in the path of the world's latest total solar eclipse, which swept across Antarctica in the early morning hours of Dec. 4. With or without a crowd, the eclipse took place according to a tale as old as time: The moon passed between the sun an.....»»
"Decentralization Illusion": Central Bank Group Urges Regulation of DeFi Crypto Platforms
The central bank of central banks is worried about "decentralized finance." From a report: The Bank for International Settlements, an umbrella group for central banks, said in a report this week that it's concerned there's a "decentralization illusio.....»»
Taiwan must expand IC expertise to remain competitive, urges MediaTek chairman
MediaTek chairman MK Tsai believes while Taiwan holds an influential position in the global semiconductor industry, it must continue to expand its IC knowledge to face future competition......»»
How does the climate crisis affect the Antarctic fur seal?
The climate crisis is limiting the availability of krill—small crustaceans that are vital in the marine food chain—during summer in some areas of the Antarctica. This involves a decrease in the food abundance for female Antarctic fur seals in sum.....»»