Antarctica in the news: ice loss and warming threats sharpen; sanctuary cores store climate history for science. A continent, frozen barometer, facing rapid change.
Scientists and students are being trained to explore beneath Arctic and Antarctic ice to study climate change effects. The Finnish Scientific Diving Academy's program, launched in 2024, aims to increase research capacity as polar ice melts rapidly, impacting global ecosystems and sea levels. Participants include scientists and aspiring polar explorers.
Scientists are training divers to explore beneath Arctic ice to better understand climate change impacts. Recent dives reveal fragile ecosystems, while Arctic sea ice levels hit near-record lows, highlighting rapid warming. These efforts aim to inform global climate policies amid accelerating ice melt.
Doug Allan, renowned wildlife cameraman known for his work with Sir David Attenborough, has died at age 74 after suffering a brain haemorrhage during a climbing trip in Nepal. His career spanned over 30 years, capturing extraordinary wildlife moments in some of the world's harshest environments. Allan received multiple awards, including eight Emmys and five BAFTAs, and was celebrated for his pioneering contributions to wildlife filmmaking.
NASA’s NISAR satellite has detected rapid subsidence in Mexico City, showing central areas sinking up to 0.78 inches per month and about 9.5 inches per year. Areas like the main airport and Angel of Independence are among the fastest sinking zones, driven by groundwater pumping and urban growth; researchers say mapping rates is key to mitigation.
The blue micromoon is visible this Sunday, visible as a calendar blue moon and a micromoon. It will appear about 6% smaller than an average full moon and is not blue in color. Peak fullness is around 6:45 pm local time.