The Thwaites glacier in western Antarctica, dubbed the "doomsday glacier," has the capacity to ruin the entire planet. NASA believes that if it melted, it would raise sea levels by 0.5 meters, around the size of the United Kingdom (1.6 feet). More concerning is the likely cascade of ice melt, since the glaciers currently shielded from the rising ocean by Thwaites' presence … [Read more...] about According To a New Study, Antarctica’s ‘Doomsday Glacier’ Is Becoming More Unstable As It Melts
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What Specifically Could We Do To Cool The Arctic?
There are two ideas that could help preserve the Arctic and buy us time. The Arctic is warming four times faster than the rest of the world, and in some places up to seven times faster. According to new research conducted by a group of Norwegian experts. This phenomenon, known as "Arctic amplification," is well recognized, but according to the latest study, the region is … [Read more...] about What Specifically Could We Do To Cool The Arctic?
Nicole Aunapu Mann, An Astronaut, Will Be The First American Indian Woman in Space
Mann will go up as part of SpaceX Crew-5 at the end of September. When NASA astronaut Nicole Aunapu Mann launches to the International Orbit Station next month, she will become the first Native American woman in space. She will also be the first female commander of NASA's Commercial Crew Program, leading Space-X Crew 5, which is set to launch on September 29. "I believe … [Read more...] about Nicole Aunapu Mann, An Astronaut, Will Be The First American Indian Woman in Space
A human foot in a shoe was discovered floating in Yellowstone Hot Springs
A human foot with its shoe still inside was discovered in one of Yellowstone National Park's gushing hot springs. Nobody knows how the body part wound up in the geothermal feature, but park officials are looking into it. According to a Yellowstone National Park release, the unique circumstance began on Tuesday, August 16, when a park staffer noticed the foot floating in the … [Read more...] about A human foot in a shoe was discovered floating in Yellowstone Hot Springs
Squid from the Abyss Seen Following Submarine Explorer
The research of the deep ocean has resulted in encounters with extraordinary animals, many of which have never been seen before. Given the paucity of light at those depths and their strange features, it's not surprise that these creatures can be frightening. It doesn't help when they decide to stalk robotic submarines, like a squid was caught doing this year. A deep-sea … [Read more...] about Squid from the Abyss Seen Following Submarine Explorer