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February 13, 2017

The Break in the Larsen Ice Shelf Is Bad for the Planet, But Huge for Science

The Break in the Larsen Ice Shelf Is Bad for the Planet, But Huge for Science

A big chunk of Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf is about to break off into a new iceberg. This group of scientists is ready to capture every gruesome detail. The post The Break in the Larsen Ice Shelf Is Bad for the Planet, But Huge for Science appeared first on WIRED.

October 19, 2016

Science Torpedoes Reveal How Greenland Is Melting From Below

Science Torpedoes Reveal How Greenland Is Melting From Below

Warm, salty currents from the Atlantic Ocean are causing Greenland's ice sheets to melt from the bottom up. The post Science Torpedoes Reveal How Greenland Is Melting From Below appeared first on WIRED.

September 9, 2016

It’s Too Late to Save the Glaciers, but Scientists Are Saving Some Pieces in an Antarctic Vault

It’s Too Late to Save the Glaciers, but Scientists Are Saving Some Pieces in an Antarctic Vault

Glaciers all around the world are melting, mostly because of climate change. So a group of concerned scientists is flying the stuff to somewhere colder. The post It’s Too Late to Save the Glaciers, but Scientists Are Saving Some Pieces in an Antarctic Vault appeared first on WIRED.