Fossil teeth from extinct steppe bison and wild horses provided scientists with clues as to why these large grazers became extinct in the Arctic. Photo: Andrew Higley/UC Creative + Brand In the ice-age mammoth steppe, which shaped the landscape of what is now northern...
During glacial periods, the sea level falls, because vast quantities of water are stored in the massive inland glaciers. To date, however, computer models have been unable to reconcile sea-level height with the thickness of the glaciers. Using innovative new...
An artist’s impression of the perspective from the interior of the glacial ocean, looking from below towards Iceland and the Faroe Islands; Jan Mayen in the foreground, Greenland on the right. From above, an ice sheet narrows the narrow passages. In fact, these...
Antarctic icebergs are not only very photogenic, but also impact their immediate environment by releasing the fresh water they are made of. If enough such ice giants drift freely, they could also affect ocean currents. This probably happened on a grand scale during...
