Why Ice Floats When Most Solids Sink: Properties of Water, Molecular Structure, and the Chemistry

PHYSICS & MATH 03.10.2026 05:10 AM

Discover why ice floats while most solids sink, with the properties of water, molecular structure, and chemistry explained in clear, science-based, reader-friendly terms.

50-Year Mystery of Giant Hole in Antarctic Sea Ice Solved by Scientists; Salt Appeared To Play Crucial Role

05.02.2024 00:02 AM

The giant hole of sea ice was first discovered in 1974, when it was roughly the size of New Zealand. Read to learn more.

Crunchy Snow: Science Behind Satisfying Sound When Walking in Winter Wonderland

03.29.2024 02:00 AM

Ever wonder why snow makes that squeaky noise when you step on it? Explore the fascinating science behind snowy footfalls in this article.

ESA Initiates De-Icing Mission for Euclid's Optics Amidst Ice Formation in Space's Freezing Cold

03.25.2024 04:26 AM

ESA's Euclid Observatory is on a six-year journey probing the Universe's evolution and dark energy theories, despite ice formation challenges in space. Read the article to learn more details.

Cracking the Frosty Code: The Ingenious Science Behind How Igloos Harness Warmth from Ice

03.13.2024 07:36 AM

An igloo, constructed from frigid snow, defies expectations by ingeniously preserving warmth, offering a paradoxical haven amidst icy surroundings. Find out how in this article.

Accelerated Arctic Ocean Meltdown: Alarming New Study Predicts Impending Ice-Free Days Within Years

03.06.2024 00:10 AM

The University of Colorado Boulder's recent study suggests an imminent ice-free Arctic summer, with projections advancing over a decade earlier than anticipated. Read the article for more details.

Why Ice Floats: Decoding the Scientific Mystery of Its Gravity-Defying Nature in Water

02.22.2024 04:35 AM

Discover the intriguing phenomenon of ice defying intuition and floating in water, attributed to its lower density resulting from distinctive water behavior.

Greenland Is Rising Faster Than Rising Oceans Amidst Glacier Fringe Loss, Study Finds

02.14.2024 00:20 AM

Researchers have found that in the past decade, Greenland's bedrock has went up significantly. Read to learn more.

Cataclysmic Asteroid Impact May Have Turned Prehistoric Earth Into Snowball State, Study Suggests

02.09.2024 21:36 PM

A research suggests that asteroid strikes may have set off global freezes which covered the ancient Earth in ice for thousands or even millions of years. Check this article to learn more.

Is Snow Safe To Eat? People Are Scooping Actual Snow to Make Homemade Ice Cream

01.23.2024 01:16 AM

Making homemade ice cream out of snow has been a widespread trend, but is snow really safe to eat? Read to find out.

Greenland Has Been Losing Ice: Study Reveals That the Country's Ice Sheet Has Lost 20% More Than Thought Due to Climate Change

01.17.2024 21:10 PM

Researchers have discovered that over 1,000 gigatons of previously unaccounted ice in the edges of Greenland has been lost in the last 40 years. Read to learn more.

Record Winter Storm Grips Southern U.S.: Nashville Shatters Daily Snowfall Record Amid Lingering Ice Threats in the Southeast

01.17.2024 01:34 AM

A powerful winter storm, fueled by cold air and southern moisture, shattered snowfall records in Nashville, causing travel disruptions in the Southeast. Continue reading for more details.

100,000-Year-Old Arctic Ice From Greenland’s Glaciers Exported to Dubai’s Cocktail Bars’; Firm Shipping It Claims It’s the ‘Cleanest H2O on Earth’

01.12.2024 04:20 AM

A start-up company from Greenland is shipping ice glaciers to cocktail bars in Dubai, claiming it's the cleanest and melts more slowly than regular ice. Continue reading to learn more.

Snowflakes Unveiled: From Microscopic Masterpieces to the Largest Recorded Icy Marvels

11.28.2023 07:44 AM

Snowflakes vary from tiny crystals to larger aggregates, influenced by temperature. But how big can they get? Find out the answer in this article.

Stone Age Arrow Retrieved by Norway Archaeologists Could Have Been Stuck in Ice For 4,000 Years

09.06.2023 23:09 PM

Archaeologists initially thought that the arrow shaft dated back to the Iron Age. However, they discovered that the artifact was much older than that. Read to learn more.

Glacier Mating To Create Ice: Can It Solve the Problem of Water Loss Due to Climate Change?

09.05.2023 05:42 AM

Pakistani residents in the Himalayan regions turn to the unconventional strategy of glacier ‘marriages’ to replace water loss to climate change. Find out more about it in this article.

New Form of Ice Discovered With Astonishing Resemblance to Liquid Water

02.03.2023 09:30 AM

The Medium-Density Amorphous Ice or MDA is the newest discovered form of ice. Know how it's similar and different in properties to liquid water, read now!

Comet Strikes on Jupiter's Europa Could Have Delivered Ingredients for Its Hidden Ocean, Study Reveals

12.27.2022 04:30 AM

New research examines comet impacts on Jupiter's icy moon Europa to know how they could have played a role in life on Europa. Read the article to know more.

Swirly Ice Pancakes Seen To Float Over the Scottish River

12.17.2022 22:00 PM

Frozen discs or "ice pancakes" have been spotted to cover the surface of a Scottish River. Check out the snaps of this phenomenon and know how they are formed.

Climate Change Will Take a Toll on Mountains Globally, Scientist Says

12.16.2022 08:30 AM

Because of climate change, mountains are at risk. The impacts may snowball and affect other aspects of life as well. Read to know more.

Fast-melting Glaciers Could Release Hundreds of Thousands of Tons of Bacteria Into Rivers, Study Reveals

11.23.2022 04:10 AM

Scientists warned that vast amounts of bacteria could be released from the world's glaciers due to worsening climate change. Read the article to learn more.