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Skating on Ice: A Physics Mystery
Sometimes physics struggles to provide clear answers to questions that seem simple. One of these questions is why ice is slippery. Although humans have been slipping on ice for many years, scientists still haven’t agreed on a single theory that fully explains why. A new study offers a potential answer.
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Racing Toward an Ice-Free Arctic: The Melt Is Outpacing Expectations
Arctic sea ice is melting at a much faster rate than previously expected. A new study warns that within just two and a half years, the Arctic Ocean could experience its first nearly ice-free summer—a dramatic milestone in the unfolding climate crisis.
