And so, the Argo float’s trip under the ice turned out to be an incredibly lucky accident. During an eight-month period, the ...

Discover how to build a simple electromagnetic motor and generator using everyday materials in this hands-on science ...

Thanks to an underwater survey robot, oceanographers are getting the first-ever readings collected from underneath East ...

The Tulsa science museum’s seasonal attraction features hands-on experiments, holiday activities and winter-themed science ...

In this experiment, adding salt to ice triggers a chain reaction that reveals some fascinating science. The salt disrupts the ...

The West Antarctic Ice Sheet covers some 760,000 square miles and is up to 1.2 miles thick. If it were to ever melt away entirely, it would add 10 feet to global sea levels. Even considering how ...

When ultraviolet light hits ice—whether in Earth's polar regions or on distant planets—it triggers a cascade of chemical reactions that have puzzled scientists for decades. Now, researchers at the ...

It’s an oft-cited science “fact” that ice is slippery due to pressure or friction, but this explanation doesn’t explain why ice’s slippery behavior remains at temperatures where such melting isn’t ...

Researchers at KRISS observed water’s rapid freeze–melt cycles under ultrahigh pressure and discovered Ice XXI, the first new ice phase found in decades. Using advanced high-pressure tech and ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. As winter approaches, large swaths of the United States are eagerly ...

While the Earth has gone through some dramatic climate changes in its 4.6-billion-year history, natural processes like silicate weathering can help return things to a comfortable equilibrium. A new ...

The soft, chewable texture of nugget ice—sometimes called pellet, pebble, or Sonic ice—has developed a devoted following among ice enthusiasts. Unlike traditional ice cubes, nugget ice offers a unique ...