As ice continues to melt, more ancient artifacts are likely to surface after lying dormant for centuries. While there are valuable lessons to be learned from their emergence, they are also reminders ...

For years, scientists thought Antarctica was the main source of meltwater that flooded the planet's oceans after the last ice age. But new research has flipped that story, and it has major ...

Sea levels rose and fell many times during the ice age, showing ice sheets were larger and more active much earlier than once believed.

Advancements in technology are allowing researchers to determine the extent to which climate change contributed to some ...

As long as natural CO₂ doesn’t surface from the deep ocean, the Southern Ocean can continue to absorb anthropogenic CO₂, a press release explains. The upper layer of the sea, closest to the surface, ...

A study published today found that while ice shelves in West Antarctica melt year-round, those in East Antarctica experience ...

Study suggests melting Arctic ice boosts nitrogen levels, potentially enriching marine life in region - Anadolu Ajansı ...

Powerful winds are ripping through the Arctic, breaking up critical sea ice that once acted as a shield against disturbance ...

The Southern Ocean absorbs nearly half of all ocean-stored human CO2, but its future role is uncertain. Despite models ...

As the government shutdown enters its third week with no clear end in sight, a 3,000-pound ice sculpture was unveiled on the National Mall, spelling out the word “democracy.” ...