Jul 28 2011
Antarctica: A ‘Scary’ Source for Rising Seas
A new study of ocean sediments indicates West Antarctica as well as Greenland must have contributed to oceans that were 15 to 20 feet higher than their current levels.
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Jul 13 2011
Giant Underwater Volcanoes Discovered
A dozen massive peaks, some active, are discovered in a novel scan of the Antarctic ocean floor.
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Jul 12 2011
Frozen Rover Goes for a Spin
A unique autonomous four-wheeled vehicle may soon be cruising the polar regions collecting climate data.
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Jul 07 2011
Polar Shifts on Rising Seas
A new study says coastal Greenland waters are warming faster than Antarctic waters -- but both ice sheets are melting faster than expected.
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Jun 30 2011
A Cloud Mystery Takes Flight
Airplanes that take off or land at airports where certain atmosphere conditions prevail can pierce mid-level clouds with unusual round shapes that lead to brief showers of snow or rain.
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Jun 30 2011
Lost Penguin Facing Long Swim Home
A young, wayward Emperor penguin won't be getting a free ride back to Antarctica.
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Jun 23 2011
Freak Waves on the High Seas
Rogue waves likely strike when waves are running perpendicular to each other.
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Jun 13 2011
Japan’s Whalers Return to Pacific
While Japan's Antarctic whaling may be nearing an end, its North Pacific whaling is still going strong.
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Jun 10 2011
New Dino May Be World’s Smallest
This dinosaur may be pint-sized, but it was still a predator.
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Jun 03 2011
Under the Ice, Antarctic Land Comes Into Focus
The details of land under the East Antarctic Ice Sheet is of special interest to anyone concerned about future sea level rise in a warming world.
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