Melting polar ice is slowing the Earth’s rotation, but not enough to offset an even greater acceleration caused by changes in ...

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's ...

In a feedback of fire and ice, thinning ice sheets over geologic hot spots could allow more eruptions, while increased ...

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 ...

Back in 2023, scientists were already puzzled by the Earth’s accelerating rotation, while some speculated that global warming ...

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 ...

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.

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.

By early May, the high sun can make calm Arctic days mild or even hot. We update expeditions on Ellesmere Island, the Northwest Passage, and Greenland.