Antarctic sea ice reached an all-time record low for winter, scientists announced recently. Sea ice also helps regulate the planet’s temperature. Hotspots ranked Start the day smarter ☀️ ...

As polar ice caps melt, how are ‘Christmas animals’ faring? Kristine Sabillo. 24 Dec 2024 Global. ... Polar bears. Christmas is a winter holiday in northern countries, ...

New research explores the wide-ranging consequences of record low summer sea ice in Antarctica. From more ocean warming to ...

Watch as we dive into the crucial link between melting polar ice caps and rising sea levels! 🌊 Discover how this environmental change affects our planet, ecosystems, and future generations. Let ...

This stunning image of dune fields near Mars' north polar ice cap, taken by NASA's Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter, showcases the impact of polar winds on the Red Planet's landscape.

Dramatic changes to the polar ice caps caused by climate change are being reflected in a new edition map of Antarctica and the Artic. Produced by cartographers at the British Antarctic Survey (BAS ...

As the planet warms, the polar ice caps are melting. That water flows into the oceans, particularly in the lower latitudes, making our planet bulge at the equator — and adding time to the day.

A new study led by a team of scientists from the University of Leeds has revealed that the cold conditions that have allowed the formation of polar ice caps on Earth are exceptional events in the ...

When we talk about the polar ice caps, we’re talking about the massive layers of ice and snow that cover Antarctica, Greenland, and portions of Canada and Russia. It’s normal for Arctic ice to ...

So, the polar ice caps may be new enough that the crust at the poles is still sinking. And, if that's the case, it can tell us something about the crust and the mantle underneath it.

In past years, scientists have outlined what a melting of the polar ice caps would mean for the Florida coastline. Simply put, sea levels would rise, creating higher flood risks across the globe.

Where it is: Around Planum Boreum, the north polar ice cap on Mars When it was shared: Aug 6, 2024 Why it's so special: This week, researchers at the University of Arizona (UA) shared one of the ...