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fromFlowingData
2 days ago

Penguin relationship diagrams at the aquarium

The Kyoto and Sumida Aquariums create relationship diagrams for their penguins, depicting complex social dynamics akin to reality shows.
#marine-biology
OMG science
fromInsideHook
1 day ago

It's Not Aliens: Scientists Reveal Origins of Underwater Orb

A mysterious round object found in the Gulf of Alaska is identified as part of a massive sea anemone, Relicanthus daphneae.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 weeks ago

Deepwater discoveries: scientists find more than 110 new fish and invertebrate species in the Coral Sea

More than 110 new fish and invertebrate species have been discovered in the Coral Sea, with potential for over 200 as more are identified.
#antarctica
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago
Snowboarding

These Alpine Peaks Hiding Beneath Antarctic Ice Are Taller Than The Alps - SnowBrains

Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

The world's deepest sensors will detect earthquakes around the world from far below Antarctica

Scientists installed the world's deepest seismometers, 8,000 feet under Antarctic ice, to record global earthquakes with unprecedented accuracy.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Antarctic whales' remarkable comeback is threatened by krill fishing

Whale populations in Antarctica are recovering, but industrial krill fishing poses a new threat to their ecosystem.
fromSnowBrains
3 days ago
Snowboarding

These Alpine Peaks Hiding Beneath Antarctic Ice Are Taller Than The Alps - SnowBrains

Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

A new start after 60: my father died when I was a child and I followed him to Antarctica

Amanda Barry's journey to Antarctica was inspired by her father's legacy and her quest for personal fulfillment.
World politics
fromenglish.elpais.com
2 weeks ago

Antarctica, a continent of scientific cooperation and a beacon of peace in an antagonistic world

Antarctica exemplifies successful international cooperation and peaceful governance, crucial for addressing global tensions and climate challenges.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 weeks ago

The world's deepest sensors will detect earthquakes around the world from far below Antarctica

Scientists installed the world's deepest seismometers, 8,000 feet under Antarctic ice, to record global earthquakes with unprecedented accuracy.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Antarctic whales' remarkable comeback is threatened by krill fishing

Whale populations in Antarctica are recovering, but industrial krill fishing poses a new threat to their ecosystem.
Books
fromNature
6 days ago

What does the future hold for the thawing Arctic?

The Arctic is experiencing significant changes due to climate crisis and geopolitical tensions, impacting Indigenous sovereignty, economic development, and military infrastructure.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 days ago

Close Bering Strait to stop Gulf Stream from collapsing, experts say

Closing the Bering Strait could stabilize the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation and prevent its collapse due to global warming.
#greenland
World news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

I Went to Greenland and Saw a Warning for Canada | The Walrus

Greenland prepares for potential American military aggression amid rising tensions over its resources.
World news
fromThe Walrus
1 week ago

I Went to Greenland and Saw a Warning for Canada | The Walrus

Greenland prepares for potential American military aggression amid rising tensions over its resources.
Environment
fromMail Online
1 week ago

Earth's glaciers are on the verge of COLLAPSING, ominous study reveals

Glaciers are losing ice at unprecedented rates, with 408 gigatonnes lost in 2025, significantly impacting sea levels and water resources.
#deep-sea-exploration
fromFuturism
2 days ago
OMG science

Scientists Say They've Figured Out What That Golden Orb Found at the Bottom of the Pacific Ocean Actually Was

Scientists identified a mysterious golden orb found underwater as a remnant of a giant anemone after extensive analysis.
fromMail Online
3 days ago
OMG science

Mystery of 'golden egg' discovered at the bottom of the sea is SOLVED

The 'golden egg' is a clump of dead cells from a giant deep-sea anemone, not an alien or new species.
OMG science
fromFuturism
2 days ago

Scientists Say They've Figured Out What That Golden Orb Found at the Bottom of the Pacific Ocean Actually Was

Scientists identified a mysterious golden orb found underwater as a remnant of a giant anemone after extensive analysis.
OMG science
fromMail Online
3 days ago

Mystery of 'golden egg' discovered at the bottom of the sea is SOLVED

The 'golden egg' is a clump of dead cells from a giant deep-sea anemone, not an alien or new species.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 weeks ago

Mass drowning of chicks puts emperor penguins at risk of extinction

Emperor penguins are now officially endangered due to climate change causing sea ice loss, leading to mass drowning of chicks and population decline.
OMG science
fromSFGATE
5 days ago

An extreme marine heat wave simmers off California's coast right now

California is experiencing unprecedented heat waves and ocean temperatures, impacting marine life and breaking historical records.
#climate-change
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
OMG science

Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is likely to collapse, posing severe risks to Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
fromMail Online
1 month ago
OMG science

Study warns Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier is on verge of COLLAPSING

Thwaites Glacier could lose 200 gigatonnes of ice annually by 2067, potentially causing catastrophic sea level rise and threatening billions of coastal residents worldwide.
OMG science
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Critical Atlantic current significantly more likely to collapse than thought

The Atlantic meridional overturning circulation is likely to collapse, posing severe risks to Europe, Africa, and the Americas.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Study warns Antarctica's Doomsday Glacier is on verge of COLLAPSING

Thwaites Glacier could lose 200 gigatonnes of ice annually by 2067, potentially causing catastrophic sea level rise and threatening billions of coastal residents worldwide.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 week ago

World's largest iceberg finally disintegrates into small chunks

The iceberg A-23A has disintegrated after nearly 40 years, marking the end of its long journey from Antarctica to the South Atlantic Ocean.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

It smells like a rancid fish and chip shop': at sea with the Antarctic's krill supertrawlers

Krill fishing in Antarctic waters is a significant environmental concern despite being legal and regulated.
OMG science
fromMail Online
2 weeks ago

Explorers find a secret ISLAND in Antarctica's 'danger zone'

A previously undiscovered island was found in the Weddell Sea by scientists seeking shelter from rough weather.
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Our science editor reviews a 'once in a lifetime' trip to Antarctica

Imagine waking up on a ship surrounded by icebergs, camping in the snowy wilderness and kayaking among the exhalations of humpback whales. You can also take part in a polar plunge, board small zodiac boats to search for leopard seals and collect samples for science research.
Travel
Miami Marlins
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
1 month ago

Dolphins have been stranding in droves on the shores of Patagonia. Scientists think they've found the culprit

Killer whales may trigger mass dolphin strandings in Patagonia by causing dolphins to flee into shallow, dangerous waters.
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

The Glaciers Aren't Melting-They're Collapsing - SnowBrains

Alpine glaciers are collapsing structurally and melting rapidly, with Austrian Alps potentially ice-free by 2075 due to accelerating warming and instability.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Does Antarctica really have the bluest sky in the world?

Sky blueness depends on Rayleigh and Mie scattering, altitude, humidity and pollution; Antarctica likely has the deepest, most saturated blue sky.
Design
fromFast Company
2 months ago

Antarctica's newest research station holds a lesson for snowy cities

A wind-deflector-equipped, mono-pitch-roofed Antarctic research building prevents snow accumulation and consolidates station functions to improve safety and efficiency in extreme cold.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Experience: I'm a professional chef in Antarctica

Travelling there was a childhood dream of mine. I saw it as a way to test myself against something so much bigger. I nearly applied for a role at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) 30 years ago, but then my wife and I were expecting our first child. Instead, I've worked as a chef in Michelin-star restaurants in Paris and London, hotels in Kuala Lumpur and St Moritz, and even at a school in Oxfordshire.
Food & drink
Snowboarding
fromSnowBrains
1 month ago

The Legendary Antarctic Iceberg, A23-A, is Nearly Gone After 40 Years - SnowBrains

Iceberg A23-A has shrunk significantly since breaking from Antarctica in 1986, now melting rapidly as it drifts into warmer waters.
Science
fromwww.npr.org
2 months ago

Surprise shark caught on camera for first time in Antarctica's near-freezing deep

A 3–4 meter sleeper shark was filmed 490 meters deep inside the Antarctic (Southern) Ocean, overturning assumptions that sharks do not occur that far south.
fromThe Atlantic
2 months ago

The Blind Spot at the Top of the World

He had flown in from Mar-a-Lago and, he told me, was there to observe. The next day, he watched as Åsa Rennermalm, a Rutgers University professor who studies polar regions, sat onstage with European foreign ministers and spoke out against cuts to U.S. science funding. "A leading US Arctic scientist is on stage absolutely ripping her country to the delight of the audience," Dans wrote on X. "Embarassing." He punctuated his post with an American-flag emoji.
US politics
Travel
fromTravel + Leisure
2 months ago

This Is the Most Important Cruise Detail to Know Before Booking an Expedition Cruise

Polar Class ratings define a vessel's hull strength, propulsion, maneuverability, and safety equipment for operating in varying polar ice conditions, with PC1 highest and PC7 lowest.
Higher education
fromHarvard Gazette
2 months ago

Journey on ice and water - Harvard Gazette

Former competitive figure skater Caitlyn Kukulowicz now rows for Radcliffe while continuing to perform and balancing academics in human developmental and regenerative biology.
fromNature
1 month ago

History of 'forever' chemicals is written in Antarctic snow

'Forever' chemicals, which do not break down in the environment, have been detected in Antarctica, highlighting their widespread presence even in remote areas.
OMG science
#thwaites-glacier
Environment
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Antarctica Undergoes 'Greenlandification' As Ice Melt Accelerates

Antarctica's ice sheet is undergoing rapid destabilization similar to Greenland's, with accelerating surface melt, ice shelf collapse, and grounding line retreat driven by oceanic and atmospheric warming.
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Antarctica's worst-case climate scenario laid bare

Changes in the Antarctic do not stay in the Antarctic. Though Antarctica is far away, changes here will impact the rest of the world through changes in sea level, oceanic and atmospheric connections and circulation changes.
Environment
fromMail Online
2 months ago

Scientists are baffled to discover 3,100 glaciers SURGING

'They save up ice like a savings account and then spend it all very quickly like a Black Friday event.'
Science
Environment
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Shrinking sea ice forces penguins into groups with catastrophic impact

Emperor penguins face extinction risk as shrinking sea ice forces them into crowded moulting colonies vulnerable to early ice breakup during their flightless, non-feeding period.
Science
fromFuturism
1 month ago

There's a Perfectly Reasonable Explanation for Antarctica's Waterfall of Blood

Blood Falls in Antarctica results from iron-rich briny water from a subglacial lake being expelled by glacier pressure, with iron packaged in nanospheres by ancient bacteria.
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago

Unexpected Climate Feedback Links Antarctic Ice Sheet With Reduced Carbon Uptake

Ice-sheet retreat lined up with low algae growth over the past ~500,000 years, implying less CO₂ uptake in parts of the Southern Ocean during warm periods. The study points to iceberg-delivered, iron-rich sediments from West Antarctica during warm intervals, not windblown dust. The iron-bearing minerals in these sediments were highly weathered and not readily bioavailable to marine algae. If WAIS keeps shrinking, similar sediment delivery could weaken Southern Ocean carbon uptake, creating feedback that could amplify climate change.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

World's largest krill harvester at centre of row over blue tick' sustainability label

Krill are a keystone species and the main food source for whales, penguins and seals. Aker QRILL, the world's largest harvester of krill, a tiny crustacean and keystone of Antarctica's fragile ecosystem, and its sister company, Aker BioMarine, produce feed additives for aquaculture and dietary supplements for pets and humans.
Environment
OMG science
fromFortune
1 month ago

King penguins are a rare species seemingly benefiting from climate change. Here's why | Fortune

King penguins are thriving by breeding 19 days earlier due to climate warming, achieving 40% higher breeding success rates unlike most species experiencing phenological mismatches.
fromState of the Planet
2 months ago

Sea Levels Are Rising-But in Greenland, They Will Fall

That seemingly paradoxical dynamic results from several factors. Foremost among them is the rebound of land beneath the Greenland Ice Sheet, a mile-thick body of glacial ice that covers 80 percent of the island and is being lost to melting at a rate of roughly 200 billion tons each year. As the ice sheet loses mass, the land beneath rises.
Science
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Svalbard's polar bears are showing remarkable resilience to climate change

Polar bears are the poster children of climate changeand for good reason. These giant bears hunt, mate and spend their days hanging out on Arctic sea ice, which is rapidly disappearing as the climate warms. But some polar bears, it seems, are far more resilient than we realized: new research suggests that in one region, the bears are adapting to the declining sea ice.
Environment
fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Arctic scientists 'feel pretty uncomfortable' on Greenland

Decades of successful scientific collaboration could be at risk if Europe-US political relations continue to fray over trade and defense issues. For more than 30 years, Arctic nations have worked together across the physical, biological and social sciences to understand one of the world's fastest changing regions. Since the late 1970s, the Arctic has lost around 33,000 square miles of sea ice each year roughly the same area as Czechia.
Science
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Climate crisis linked to fall in southern right whale birth rates as researchers raise warning signal'

Southern right whales have shifted from three-year to four- or five-year calving cycles since 2017, linked to climate-driven changes in Antarctic foraging grounds.
Science
fromNature
1 month ago

The first ice-core record of historical atmospheric hydrogen levels

Atmospheric hydrogen levels fluctuate with climate changes and have increased significantly since pre-industrial times due to human activities, requiring consideration in projections of future emissions impacts.
Environment
fromThe Walrus
2 months ago

What's a Walrus? A Beast, Actually | The Walrus

Independent journalism confronts threats—climate of misinformation, economic fragility, and algorithm-driven conflict—and commits resources to rigorous fact-checking to preserve factual reporting.
Science
fromFuturism
2 months ago

Antarctica's Gravity Hole Growing Stronger, Scientists Find

Antarctica's gravity hole has strengthened over tens of millions of years, correlating with major climate shifts and the continent's glacier formation.
OMG science
fromMail Online
1 month ago

Antarctica has lost 8x the size of London in ice over last 30 years

Antarctica lost 5,000 square miles of grounded ice over 30 years, with 77% of the ice sheet remaining stable while Western Antarctica experienced rapid, concentrated ice loss.
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Chronic ocean heating fuels staggering' loss of marine life, study finds

Chronic ocean warming reduces fish biomass by 7.2% per 0.1°C of seabed warming per decade, with marine heatwaves masking long-term decline through temporary population booms in cold-water regions.
fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

Ancient seafarers helped shape Arctic ecosystems

In the pristine High Arctic sits the Kitsissut island cluster, also known as the Carey Islands, nestled between northwest Greenland and northeast Canada. The surrounding seas are perilous, and traveling there is difficult even with modern boats. But new archaeological evidence suggests ancient humans managed to sail to the islands, too. Early settlers lived on the islands between 4,500 and 2,700 years ago.
Science
Environment
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

A real dark situation to be in': thousands of starving seabirds stranded in biggest wreck' in a decade

Tens of thousands of seabirds, primarily puffins, have washed ashore across European coastlines due to starvation caused by severe Atlantic storms disrupting their ability to hunt.
OMG science
fromArs Technica
1 month ago

The strange animals that control their body heat

Many animals employ heterothermy, varying their body temperature for extended periods to survive environmental challenges like storms, floods, and predators.
fromArs Technica
2 months ago

Scientists hunting mammoth fossils found whales 400 km inland

At first glance, it looked like Wooller and his colleagues might have found evidence that mammoths lived in central Alaska just 2,000 years ago. But ancient DNA revealed that two "mammoth" bones actually belonged to a North Pacific right whale and a minke whale-which raised a whole new set of questions. The team's hunt for Alaska's last mammoth had turned into an epic case of mistaken identity, starring two whale species and a mid-century fossil hunter.
Science
OMG science
fromEsquire
2 months ago

This Weird Effect of Climate Change Is Scaring the Hell Out of Me

A 5,000-year-old Psychrobacter strain from cave ice carries multidrug resistance and antimicrobial activity, posing potential AMR risks if released by melting ice.
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