The polar ice caps are melting. And this has already led to an increase in the sea level. Between now and 2100, it is estimated that the sea level will rise anywhere from 1 foot up to 7 feet.

New research explores the wide-ranging consequences of record low summer sea ice in Antarctica. From more ocean warming to ...

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.

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.

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 ...

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.

As polar ice caps melt, how are ‘Christmas animals’ faring? Kristine Sabillo. 24 Dec 2024 Global. Comments Share article. Share this article. If you liked this story, share it with other people.

As one of the polar caps, it is responsible for 90 percent of the world’s ice and 80 percent of its fresh water. So, this continent has a profound effect on our planet. Which is why scientists ...

The scientists at ETH Zurich suggest that unless we get a grip on our carbon emissions, melting polar ice caps could slow the Earth down by 2.6 milliseconds per century, making humans a bigger ...

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.