Antarctic moisture research will model ice sheet formation in ancient warm periods
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 31, 2025
Researchers from Binghamton University will investigate how increased moisture transport during ancient warm climates contributed to the growth of Antarctic ice sheets. This work, funded by the Nati ... more
Six million year old Antarctic ice reveals deep history of Earth's climate
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2025
A team of US researchers has found the oldest directly dated ice and air samples on Earth in the Allan Hills of East Antarctica. The ice, aged at 6 million years, contains ancient air bubbles that p ... more
Polar bears sustain arctic scavengers with millions of kilograms of food each year
Los Angeles CA (SPX) Oct 29, 2025
A study published in Oikos highlights polar bears as a cornerstone species for arctic scavengers, showing that their annual hunting activities supply about 7.6 million kilograms of carrion to the re ... more