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Beware a Glacier’s Tongue
Glaciers extending into freshwater lakes can form long, submerged terraces that menacingly rise above the surface when icy chunks fall into the water.
Restore Natural Forests to Meet Global Climate Goals
International plans to restore forests to combat global warming are flawed and will fall far short of meeting 1.5C climate targets, according to new research by UCL and University of Edinburgh scientists.
New Ebolavirus, Found in Bats, More Widespread Than First Thought
A recently discovered species of ebolavirus may be more widespread than previously thought and could be hosted by a particular bat species, according to findings published by a University of Arkansas biologist.
The Transpolar Drift Is Faltering – and Sea Ice Is Now Melting Before It Can Leave the Nursery
The dramatic loss of ice in the Arctic is influencing sea-ice transport across the Arctic Ocean.
Mayo Clinic Finds 3 Factors in Care Plan Extend Life for Advanced Pancreatic Cancer Patients
Historically, most pancreatic cancer patients whose tumors grow outside the pancreas to encompass veins and arteries have been told the cancer is inoperable and they should prepare for an average survival time of 12 to 18 months.