In the first study to consider the long-term evolution of the rivers that flow beneath glaciers, researchers have new insights into the future of Antarctica’s melting ice that may change the way climate scientists predict the effects of a warming planet.
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Exploring the Future of Frozen Water
As the world focuses on glacier preservation this UN World Water Day, researchers at the University of Waterloo are exploring the glaciers of the Yukon’s St. Elias Mountains.
Researchers Create Eco-Friendly Detergent From Wood Fiber and Corn Protein
From laundry detergent to dishwasher tablets, cleaning products are an indispensable part of life.
Threatened by Warming Waters, Brook Trout May Be Able to Adapt to Hotter Weather
Heatwaves appear to trigger heritable gene expression changes that may help make the fish more tolerant of thermal stress, researchers report in novel study.
Retreating Arctic Glaciers Have Exposed 1,500 Miles of Coastline
Since 2000, the melting of Arctic glaciers has exposed some 1,500 miles of coastline, a study finds.
Shrinking Andean Glaciers Threaten Water Supply of 90 Million People, Global Policy Makers Warned
Scientists from the University of Sheffield will warn policymakers that the shrinking glaciers of the Andes threaten the water supply of 90 million people on the South American continent at the first-ever World Day for Glaciers hosted by UNESCO in Paris.