Why Greenland’s Ice Melt Could Reveal Earth’s Most Ancient Life
Greenland’s Ice Sheet will surely continue its unprecedented melt.  But will the melting ice expose more rock that might push back the earliest tape of life here on Earth?
Greenland's Ice Sheet Approaches Dangerous Tipping Point Amid Rapid Melting
Greenland’s ice sheet is rapidly losing ice, pushing it towards an irreversible tipping point that could raise sea levels.
Scientists identify tipping point for Greenland's ice sheet — and it's not far off
Greenland's ice sheet has been losing a staggering amount of ice at an accelerating rate. A tipping point could come by the turn of the next century, a new study warns.
Scientists Pinpoint ‘Tipping Point’ for Greenland’s Melting Ice Sheet
The vast landmass is melting quickly due to climate change, and may rapidly cause the complete loss of the island's ice.
Dark algae could accelerate melting of Greenland ice sheet
Pigmented algae are well adapted to grow on exposed ice in the Arctic as the snowline recedes, raising concerns of a feedback loop that could lead to faster sea-level rise
Greenland’s Ice Sheet Is Nearing Collapse—Scientists Warn The Tipping Point Is Closer Than We Think
Greenland’s massive ice sheet is losing ice at an unprecedented rate, and scientists now believe it could soon reach a catastrophic point of no return. A new study warns that if global temperatures rise by just 3.
Giant ice bulldozers: How ancient glaciers helped life evolve
New research has revealed how massive ancient glaciers acted like giant bulldozers, reshaping Earth's surface and paving the way for complex life to flourish. By chemically analyzing crystals in ancient rocks,
Weak rocks and melting ice sheet explain rapid ground uplift in Southeast Greenland
The coastline of Southeast Greenland is uplifting more rapidly than other parts of the island. This is caused by weak rocks ...
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Tiny Quakes Discovered Deep Within Greenland’s Ice Sheet Could Change Sea-Level Rise Predictions, Study Suggests
While scientists once thought Greenland's ice streams flowed slowly and uniformly, new research reveals a quake-driven "stick ...
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Algae that thrives on ice plays an unexpected role in glacier melting
Algae on Greenland’s ice are spreading faster due to climate change. They store nutrients, darken ice, and speed up melting.
Greenland's rapidly melting ice and landslide-prone fjords make the oil and minerals Trump covets dangerous to extract
Since Donald Trump regained the presidency, he has coveted Greenland. Trump has insisted that the U.S. will control the ...
Greenland Ice Cap is now the largest contributor to global sea level rise — but why?
The melting of the Greenland ice sheet is now the largest contributor to sea level rise, and scientists at UNH are traveling ...
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NASA’s Ultra-Powerful Radar Makes Surprising Discovery Beneath Greenland’s Ice
In April 2024, a team of scientists led by NASA’s Chad Greene embarked on a mission over Greenland to study the ice sheet ...
Resilient algae darken glacier surface and may speed up Greenland ice melt, study finds
Glaciers are huge white ice masses that can reflect a lot of sunlight. However, especially where the glaciers are not covered ...
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Climate Change Could Thwart Trump’s Efforts to Occupy Greenland
President Donald Trump is pushing for a Greenland land grab. But warming temperatures could disrupt development in the region ...