Today, few deny the impact of global warming. Now that the term has become slang for everything that is wrong with the planet, experts have been conducting empirical studies of its impact on the Antarctic ice sheets. What used to be called “forever” is now melting rapidly, at a rate that was previously unimaginable. This … Read more
Adding a small amount of water brought the moss back to life within seconds and resumed photosynthesis, converting carbon dioxide into the oxygen and carbohydrates essential to human survival on any planet, the researchers wrote. “While there is still a long way to go to create self-sustaining habitats on other planets, we have the great … Read more
A 2023 study highlighted unexpected extreme cold events in Antarctica during a year of global heat records, emphasizing the need to understand such atmospheric anomalies for improved operational safety in the region. Credit: SciTechDaily.com A 2023 study documented unprecedented cold spells in Antarctica, which stands in stark contrast to global heat records and underlines the … Read more