Daily Archives: April 24, 2011

Melting Ice on Arctic Islands a Major Player in Sea Level Rise

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

Melting glaciers and ice caps on Canadian Arctic islands play a much greater role in sea level rise than scientists previously thought, according to a new study led by a University of Michigan researcher. The United Nations projects that the … Continue reading →

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Big Changes in Atmosphere of Mars

Posted on April 24, 2011 by Rashid Faridi

NASA’s Mars Reconnaissance Orbiter has discovered the total amount of atmosphere on Mars changes dramatically as the tilt of the planet’s axis varies. This process can affect the stability of liquid water, if it exists on the Martian surface, and … Continue reading →