Scientists identify hidden accelerant in Antarctic ice loss

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May 15, 2026, 2:40 pm64 ptsTrending
For years, scientists have warned that melting Antarctic ice could push sea levels dangerously higher by the end of this century. But a new study led by University of Maryland scientist Madeleine Youngs suggests those warnings may still be too conservative because they leave out a crucial factor: the ocean's…

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