Is Climate Change Turning Antarctica’s Snow Green? Antarctica has large patches of green snow that are visible from space using satellite imaging. This green snow is caused by algal blooms. The patches of green snow have been growing as the continent warms due to climate change. Scientists mapped the prevalence of the blooms along the Antarctic peninsula and published their findings in late May. Most think of […] Brains Lynn Barlow | June 26, 2020 0 Comments
Ski Portillo, Chile, Postpones Opening “Indefinitely” Normally, adventure-seekers and snow junkies would be delighted to hear that it’s been snowing hard recently in the region of the Andes Mountains home to world-class ski resort Ski Portillo. But this is no normal year. Because the heartbreaking news left Chile this week that Ski Portillo might not be opening for their 2020 winter season. The ski resort has […] Industry News Martin Kuprianowicz | June 23, 2020 0 Comments
RECAP: Fireside Chat #4 — SnowBrains Founder Miles Clark Speaks With Ice Axe Expeditions Founder Doug Stoup [arve url="https://www.facebook.com/iceaxeexpeditions/videos/732220734180279/?v=732220734180279"] SnowBrains | June 19, 2020 Likes Tweets 1 Comment
400-Year-Old Shark Discovered in Greenland An incredible discovery has been made following research conducted on 28 Greenland sharks — the longest-living vertebrate animal. At the estimated age of nearly 400-years-old, the female Greenland shark has officially set a new record for longevity. Given that this particular shark is the greatest predator in the Arctic seas, gaining insight into their lifespan is of great interest to […] Brains Emily Crofton | June 5, 2020 0 Comments
Arctic ‘Zombie’ Fires Reigniting After Winter Months Record warm temperatures in the Siberian Arctic have led scientists to the discovery of a phenomenon known as ‘zombie fires’. Also known as “holdover fires”, these subterranean fires are the result of previous seasonal wildfires that can persist throughout the winter and reemerge in the spring. With the temperatures in the Arctic winters reaching -58 degrees Fahrenheit, how could it be […] Brains Emily Crofton | June 4, 2020 0 Comments
Antarctica Experiences First EVER Recorded Heat Wave Scientists have recorded what they believe is the first-ever recorded heatwave in Antarctica, warning that the “unprecedented” temperatures could impact animals and plant life in the region, reports CNN. “Heatwaves are classified as three consecutive days with both extreme maximum and minimum temperatures,” biologist Dr. Sharon Robinson said in the research, which was published in Global Change Biology journal Tuesday. […] Weather WeatherBrains | April 1, 2020 0 Comments
Are Cold Exposure and Skiing Healthier for Us Than We Thought? Winter is upon us! The first ski resorts have been opened and there is skiing for all of us to be had. With the snow and skiing comes the cold weather, so you know what that means, time to bundle up and stay warm… or does it? In a world where we’re constantly trying to find ways to make ourselves healthier, […] Brains Jack Conroy | March 21, 2020 1 Comment
Stunning Image Shows How Much Antarctica Ice Melted After Hottest Days on Record NASA shared this stunning satellite comparison image over the weekend, showing an Antarctica ice-cap before and after its hottest recorded temperature. The images are separated by just 11-days! Related: Antarctica Almost Hits 70ºF and Sets Yet Another HOTTEST Temperature EVER Recorded On February 6, 2020, weather stations recorded the hottest temperature on record for Antarctica. Thermometers at the Esperanza Base […] WeatherBrains | February 27, 2020 0 Comments
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