Scientists warned for the first time in a new report that melting ice sheets might be slowing key ocean currents at both ...
A report describes the dire state of Earth’s snow and ice, suggesting that several major climate tipping points are more ...
Beneath the waves, the ocean floor was largely unknown—an uncharted territory, hidden from view. That all changed thanks to ...
A group of scientists warned Monday of the greatly underestimated risk of a collapse of ocean currents in the Atlantic which ...
The Atlantic is already the saltiest of Earth’s oceans, and parts of it are getting saltier. Winds and warming may be to ...
As another example, rising salt levels in the ocean might make it harder for oxygen and nutrients to move between surface and deeper waters, reducing its ability to support plant and algae growth.
A new study challenges theories regarding the origins of a significant transition through the Earth's ice ages. The research provides fresh insights into the ocean's role in climate during the ...