News Biology

1,000 Bacteria Species Found in Tibetan Glaciers

Chinese researchers have discovered numerous unknown bacteria in Tibetan glacier ice. Some of the microorganisms were subsequently cultivated in the laboratory for further analysis. Microbes

 News Environment

Continental and Island Collisions Cause Ice Ages

A new study by scientists at the University of California has revealed that the Earth’s climate has been warm and mild for the majority of

 News Environment

Melting glaciers trap more CO2

Glaciers have been found to play a significant role in slowing down climate change by binding large amounts of carbon dioxide (CO2) from the atmosphere.