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Deep-ocean heat near Antarctica threatens catastrophic sea rises

Deep-ocean heat near Antarctica threatens catastrophic sea rises

By Stephen Beech Deep-ocean heat has moved closer to Antarctica — threatening catastrophic sea level rises, reveals new research. The decades-long study of oceanographic data provides the first evidence that warmer water has moved nearer to the continent which is surrounded by fragile ice shelves. The University of Cambridge-

Key Atlantic current could weaken more than expected: study

Key Atlantic current could weaken more than expected: study

A key Atlantic Ocean current system that helps regulate the planet's climate could weaken more than expected by 2100, with potentially devastating consequences worldwide, a new study has found. Known as Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC), this conveyor belt of currents plays a crucial role in redistributing heat

Scientists link melting Arctic sea ice melt to cloud formation

Scientists link melting Arctic sea ice melt to cloud formation

By Stephen Beech Tiny particles bubbling up from melting Arctic sea ice play a key role in cloud formation, suggests new research. The discovery may explain why Arctic clouds behave differently — and lead to improved forecasting of future climate change, say American scientists. Their findings highlight how the airborne "

Eel world problems: Dutch webcam 'doorbell' helps fish

Eel world problems: Dutch webcam 'doorbell' helps fish

A cloud of small bubbles and a fishy gurgle announce the latest arrival at the "fish doorbell" in the Netherlands: a perch, recognisable by its dorsal fin and tiger-striped scales. As the perch stares at the camera with globulous eye, thousands watching a livestream race to click

Bozeman locals give advice on how to survive the incoming Yellowstone tsunami

Bozeman locals give advice on how to survive the incoming Yellowstone tsunami

DISCLAIMER: This is a satirical piece. It does not necessarily represent the views of the Exponent or its writers and should not be construed as truth. Yellowstone National Park is gone and Bozeman will soon be next. The park’s trademark geysers erupted simultaneously last weekend, sending a massive flood

Area of Alaskan permafrost that’s size of Greece thawing

Area of Alaskan permafrost that’s size of Greece thawing

By Stephen Beech An area of Alaskan permafrost the size of Greece is thawing, reveals new research. Arctic and global climate patterns may never be the same as a result, scientists warned. As temperatures rise, the Arctic is warming around four times faster than the rest of the planet, accelerating

German whale saga continues as struggling animal beached again

German whale saga continues as struggling animal beached again

A humpback whale that experts have been trying to coax out of shallow waters off the German coast has become trapped on a sandbank for the fourth time, rescuers said Tuesday. After initially freeing itself from a beach close to the city of Wismar on Monday, the animal became stuck