Saturn’s ocean moon Enceladus is able to support life − my research team is working out how to detect extraterrestrial cells there

Saturn’s moon Enceladus has geysers shooting tiny grains of ice into space. These grains could hold traces of life − but researchers need the right tools to tell.

Fabian Klenner, Postdoctoral Scholar in Earth and Space Sciences, University of Washington • conversation
April 17, 2024 ~8 min

France-sized ice shelf moves suddenly once or twice daily

"We found that the whole shelf suddenly moves about 6 to 8 centimeters (or 3 inches) once or twice a day..."

Talia Ogliore-WUSTL • futurity
April 2, 2024 ~6 min


‘Space snowman’ explains how distant objects become ice bombs

A new study on how comets evolve reveals that deep space objects may be time capsules containing ancient ices from billions of years ago.

Juan Siliezar-Brown • futurity
March 28, 2024 ~6 min

How is snow made? An atmospheric scientist describes the journey of frozen ice crystals from clouds to the ground

There are an infinite number of paths an ice crystal can take before you touch it.

Alexandria Johnson, Professor of Atmospheric and Planetary Sciences, Purdue University • conversation
Feb. 26, 2024 ~6 min

A single Antarctic heatwave or storm can noticeably raise the sea level

To narrow our predictions of global sea level rise, we need to know more about these sudden ‘non-linear’ changes to ice sheets.

Ruth Mottram, Climate Scientist, National Centre for Climate Research, Danish Meteorological Institute • conversation
Feb. 20, 2024 ~7 min

Asteroid strikes could be the answer to ‘Snowball Earth’ mystery

Asteroids hitting Earth may have caused "Snowball Earth" periods where ice covered the planet's surface for thousands or millions of years.

Jim Shelton-Yale • futurity
Feb. 15, 2024 ~5 min

Atlantic Ocean is headed for a tipping point − once melting glaciers shut down the Gulf Stream, we would see extreme climate change within decades, study shows

Scientists now have a better understanding of the risks ahead and a new early warning signal to watch for.

Michael Kliphuis, Climate Model Specialist, Utrecht University • conversation
Feb. 9, 2024 ~9 min

Ice cores provide first documentation of rapid Antarctic ice loss in the past

Researchers from the University of Cambridge and the British Antarctic Survey have uncovered the first direct evidence that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet shrunk

Cambridge University News • cambridge
Feb. 8, 2024 ~5 min


How can I get ice off my car? An engineer who studies airborne particles shares some quick and easy techniques

When you’re running late in the winter, you don’t want to have to spend time scraping frost off your windshield. Try some expert-recommended techniques instead.

Suresh Dhaniyala, Bayard D. Clarkson Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Aeronautical Engineering, Clarkson University • conversation
Feb. 2, 2024 ~5 min

Snow Day? Don't Be 'Left Out in the Cold'

VOA Learning English • voa
Jan. 27, 2024 ~5 min

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