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Antarctica's sea ice suddenly started shrinking a decade ago - and deep-diving robots are revealing why - By - Grist - published - 26 April 26 - A decade ago, southern sea ice suddenly and dramatically declined. Scientists say the culprit was a "very violent release" of deep, pent-up heat.
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Astronomers map one of the largest structures in the universe, hidden behind the Milky Way's 'Zone of Avoidance' By - Harry Baker - published - 26 April 26 - Scientists have mapped the extent of the Vela Supercluster for the first time, and determined that it is one of the largest structures in the universe.22 hours ago
The AMOC moves closer to collapse, scientists create artificial neurons, the "Iliad" is found inside and Egyptian mummy, and researchers search for treatments for brain-eating amoebas - By - Ben Turner - published - 25 April 26 - Science news this week - April 25, 2026: Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend1 day ago
Building a massive dam between Alaska and Russia could prevent AMOC collapse, scientists say - By - Chris Simms - published - 24 April 26 - Building a dam in the Bering Strait might preserve the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation, but experts warn it could also threaten wildlife, Indigenous people and shipping - and could actually speed up its demise.2 days ago
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El Ni o could be here by May, new forecast reveals - here's what it means for summer weather - By - Sophie Berdugo - published - 24 April 26 - The climate event is poised to supercharge weather extremes and push global temperatures to new highs.2 days ago
'Kraken' octopus that lived at the time of the dinosaurs was a 62-foot-long apex predator of the ocean - By - Sophie Berdugo - published - 23 April 26 - A close inspection of 27 fossil jaws from finned octopuses challenge the longstanding belief that the apex oceanic predators of the Cretaceous were all vertebrates.3 days ago
'Iran's Maldives' could drown in oil due to spills from air strikes, satellites show - By - Sascha Pare - published - 22 April 26 - Air strikes on oil facilities and oil tankers in the Persian Gulf have unleashed what is set to become an ecological catastrophe, satellite images show.4 days ago