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Satellite observations overturn assumptions about charge distribution in Earth's magnetosphere
The region of space dominated by Earth's magnetic field is the magnetosphere. Observations have shown that, within this ...
Glacial bursts, cloudbursts kill 293 in Pakistan; another monsoon spell looms
At least 293 people have died and over 600 have been injured across Pakistan since late June as glacial lake outbursts, ...
The eye-opening science of close encounters with polar bears
Only females are tracked with the collars because male polar bears — who can grow to 2.6 metres (8.5 feet) — have necks thicker than their heads, and would shake the collar straight off. Olberg then ...
NASA Satellite Captures Rare Snowfall In The Driest Place On Earth
An image captured by NASA’s Terra satellite is giving us a new and stunning look at how a rare snowfall cloaked the Atacama ...
As Canada's thickest glaciers melt, Yukon First Nations wonder what will happen if they disappear
Ron Chambers understands the power of the St. Elias glaciers, because he's experienced it first-hand.He felt it when he camped next to Logan glacier during one of his trips into the vast St. Elias ...
Manitoba researchers look at potential impact of wildfires on polar bear denning habitat
Some Manitoba researchers are looking into the potential impact and overlap of wildfires with polar bear denning habitat.