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Trio of stripy glaciers merging in 'Earth's highest battleground' are part of a major anomaly scientists don't fully understand
By Harry Baker published
Earth from space This 2023 astronaut photo shows three glaciers merging into a single massive ice mass in the Karakoram mountains. The stripy glaciers have gained ice in recent decades, despite the effects of human-caused climate change.

We're within 3 years of reaching a critical climate threshold. Can we reverse course?
By Sascha Pare published
A report published in June found that the world only has three years before it crosses the 1.5 C climate target. So what should we do now?

'Anti-aging' magic mushrooms and record-breaking internet speeds
By Pandora Dewan published
Science news this week July 19, 2025: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend.

First video of an earthquake fault cracking has revealed another surprise
By Stephanie Pappas published
A stunning video of the ground cracking during a magnitude 7.7 earthquake in Myanmar is revealing new surprises.

Scientists discover changes to the polar vortex that are plunging parts of US into deep freeze
By Stephanie Pappas published
When the polar vortex stretches, North America feels the chill. New research reveals some of the stratospheric patterns controlling these cold snaps.

Tuvalu residents prepare for world’s first planned migration of an entire nation — and climate change is to blame
By Sascha Pare published
A first-of-its-kind lottery for residents of Tuvalu who want to move to Australia due to climate change threats is closing today, with more than 5,000 applications received.

Mount Thor: The mountain with Earth's longest vertical drop
By Sascha Pare published
Mount Thor, also known as Thor Peak, is a mountain in Nunavut, Canada with the largest vertical drop in the world — a terrifying escarpment with an average overhang of 15 degrees from vertical.

Giant meteor impact may have triggered massive Grand Canyon landslide 56,000 years ago
By Sascha Pare published
Researchers have found a link between two geological events in iconic locations of the U.S. Southwest that scientists previously didn't think had anything to do with each other.
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