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Earth has shifted on its axis due to melting of ice, study says

By Damian Carrington | Climate Change

Known as pyramid tents or Scott tents, they’re essentially the same tent design used by the original polar explorers a hundred years ago, capable of withstanding winds of up to 70 miles per hour. “They’re just so good, they got the design perfect,” says the author. Image courtesy of Peter Davis.

Peter Davis of the British Antarctic Survey on changes in the Thwaites Glacier

By Dan Drollette Jr | Climate Change, Interviews

Known as pyramid tents or Scott tents, they’re essentially the same tent design used by the original polar explorers a hundred years ago, capable of withstanding winds of up to 70 miles per hour. “They’re just so good, they got the design perfect,” says the author. Image courtesy of Peter Davis.

Peter Davis of the British Antarctic Survey on changes in the Thwaites Glacier

By Dan Drollette Jr

Another victim of coronavirus: Science

By Kate Yoder | Analysis, Climate Change, Special Topics

Disappearing glaciers: Before and after views of Mont Blanc

By Guardian staff | Climate Change