Pink snow was a high-latitude curiosity described by Arctic explorers such as Britain’s John Ross. Upon receiving word of the reddish snow, the London Times speculated in 1818 that the color ...

Red-pigmented snow algae in the Arctic. (Liane G. Benning/GFZ) Pink snow may be aesthetically pleasing, but scientists have found that it is indicative of the rapid pace of global warming.

He has a number of important specific features, including reproductive organs, mandibles, and radula," notes Dr. Sabirov. More information: New octopus species found in the Arctic by the Institute of ...

Pink snow was a high-latitude curiosity described by Arctic explorers such as Britain's John Ross. Upon receiving word of the reddish snow, the London Times speculated in 1818 that the color came ...