Melting glaciers at the end of the Ice Age may have sped up continental drift, fueled volcanic eruptions
Boulder CO (SPX) Apr 24, 2025
Around 10,000 years ago as the last Ice Age drew to a close, the drifting of the continent of North America, and spreading in the Atlantic Ocean, may have temporarily sped up-with a little help from ... more
Melting snow and ice reinforce cloud-driven cooling slowing Arctic thaw
Sydney, Australia (SPX) Apr 23, 2025
New findings from Peking University researchers reveal that melting snow and ice may unexpectedly contribute to moderating further Arctic warming by enhancing the cooling effect of clouds. This disc ... more
'Hard on the body': Canadian troops train for Arctic defense
Tuktoyaktuk, Canada (AFP) April 12, 2025
In normal conditions, Canadian Air Force helicopter pilot Jonathan Vokey uses the treeline to gauge his altitude. But in the Arctic, where the landing zone is an expanse of white snow, he has to adjust. ... more