In the depths of a Nunavut winter, parka-clad scientists are drilling holes in the ice near Cambridge Bay, looking for seawater. It might sound like a peculiar thing to do in the Arctic Ocean, but ...

A considerable amount of micro-plastic is released directly into the ocean by the gradual breakdown of larger pieces of plastic. “Plastic fingerprint” suggests they were carried on ocean ...

For most South Africans, the concept of a frozen beach is as far-fetched as it sounds. With the country boasting a warm climate synonymous with sunny weather, the odds of venturing onto an ice ...