The European Space Agency (ESA) satellites have spotted a large dome of fresh water, which has been building up in the Arctic Ocean over the last 15 years. Since 2002, the sea surface in the studied area has risen by about 15 cm, and the volume of fresh water has increased by some 8000 cubic [...]

Scientists have installed a webcam at an altitude of 5,675 metres to get live view of Mt. Everest to study more accurately the effects of climate change on the tallest peak. The scientists have installed the webcam at Kalapatthar, near the base camp. Mount Everest is 8,848 metre high. The solar powered camera will withstand [...]