Whilst it is widely accepted that sea level is rising because of the melting of the massive sheets covering Greenland and Antarctica, a new paper in the Journal of Geophysical Research: Oceans by scientists at Bangor University ...
Earth Sciences
Nov 9, 2017
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Night and day, as the moon orbits around earth and the earth around the sun, the gravitational forces of these celestial bodies pull on the earth. This pulling force is what causes the earth's sea levels to rise and fall, ...
General Physics
Oct 19, 2017
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North Carolina's new island may not be an island much longer.
Earth Sciences
Jul 28, 2017
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There are so many Antarctic krill in the Southern Ocean that the combined mass of these tiny aquatic organisms is more than that of the world's 7.5 billion human inhabitants.
Plants & Animals
Jul 5, 2017
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The president of the Marshall Islands is appealing for help to convince U.S. President Donald Trump of the need to fight global warming following his decision to withdraw from the Paris climate agreement.
Environment
Jun 14, 2017
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When returning from a swim in the ocean, sometimes it seems as though your towel has moved. Of course, it's just that the water line has shifted.
Environment
Apr 5, 2017
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Earth's days are getting longer but you're not likely to notice any time soon—it would take about 3.3 million years to gain just one minute, according to a study published on Wednesday.
Space Exploration
Dec 7, 2016
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Twenty-five stranded sea turtles have been rescued from the chilly waters of Cape Cod.
Ecology
Nov 22, 2016
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The brightest moon in almost 69 years is lighting up the sky in a treat for star watchers around the globe.
Space Exploration
Nov 14, 2016
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Oceans might not be thought of as magnetic, but they make a tiny contribution to our planet's protective magnetic shield. Remarkably, ESA's Swarm satellites have not only measured this extremely faint field, but have also ...
Earth Sciences
Oct 4, 2016
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