Antarctic sea ice loss explained
Scientists have discovered that summer sea ice in the Weddell Sea area of Antarctica has decreased by one million square kilometres in the last five years. New research shows that a series of severe...
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Arctic sea ice shows considerable melting
New research shows that the Arctic sea ice continues to retreat and is far below the numbers from 1979 to 2006. The Northeast Passage could be traversed without the need for icebreakers. Researchers from...
First huge waves form in Arctic Ocean
House-sized waves have been measured in the Arctic Ocean for the first time. Where sea ice has retreated, storms could create unpredictable Arctic swell, say the researchers behind the study. A University of Washington...
Penguins engage in risky breeding behaviour
A new study of Antarctic emperor penguin colonies suggest that unexpected breeding behaviour may be a sign that the birds are adapting to environmental change. But their new behaviour is considerably riskier. Analysis of...
