New research reveals for the first time how a major Antarctic ice shelf has been subjected to increased melting by warming ocean waters over the last four decades. Scientists say the study -- the ...

This type of transformation is a hallmark of climate change, as rising temperatures and melting ice reshape landscapes in ...

Physics is filled with mysteries. To find a few worth exploring, look no further than an ice cube. At room temperature, of course, the cube will melt before your eyes. But even far below freezing, ice ...

A team of researchers is embarking on a challenging expedition to Mount Everest’s Western Cwm to study why the ice on Khumbu Glacier is nearing melting point. The team, led by Professor Duncan Quincey ...

Despite being one of the most familiar substances on Earth, water holds many secrets that scientists are still working to ...

Global warming has slightly slowed the Earth’s rotation — and it could affect how we measure time. A study published Wednesday found that the melting of polar ice — an accelerating trend driven ...

We know the temperature of Earth ’s inner core is very roughly about 5,000 Kelvin (K) (4,727°C). It was once liquid, but has cooled and become solid over time, expanding outwards in the process. As it ...

Why is it raining instead of snowing when the temperature is below freezing? It’s a common question during the cooler months during a messy winter storm. Freezing rain and ice pellets are underrated ...

The iceberg, known as A23a, has been on a journey following the current into warmer waters for months. Now, it has begun the predicted and natural process of breaking apart, and eventually melting.