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Scientists Brave Icy Waters to Study Antarctica's Melting Thwaites Glacier

January 8, 2026

A group of researchers on the icebreaker Araon recently arrived at Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This glacier is melting fast. The journey took 12 days from New Zealand. The trip was mostly smooth until the ship hit thick sea ice. The ice around Antarctica is very dense. The crew had to navigate c

environment

Antarctica's Melting Ice: A Critical Mission Unfolds

January 1, 2026

Antarctica, once seen as a barren, frozen wasteland, is now a hotspot for urgent scientific study. The ice here is not as permanent as it once seemed. Due to human activities, like burning fossil fuels, the ice is melting at an alarming rate. This melting is not just a local issue. It's causing sea

science

Stargazing Delights: What to Expect in the Night Sky in 2026

December 31, 2025

In 2026, the night sky will be full of exciting events for those who love to watch the stars. The year starts with a supermoon in January, which is a full moon that looks bigger and brighter because it is closer to Earth. This supermoon might make it hard to see the Quadrantid meteor shower, which p

science

The Big Climate Event of 2023: What Really Happened?

December 31, 2025

The year 2023 saw some crazy weather stuff happening all over the world. It was like nothing we had seen in a long time. The oceans got super warm, there was less ice in Antarctica than ever before, and some places got way more rain or snow than usual. Scientists are still trying to figure out what

lifestyle

Upside Down Adventures: The Life of a Handstand Enthusiast

December 27, 2025

Michael Comberiate, a retired NASA engineer, has a unique hobby. He loves doing handstands. In fact, he has done over 105, 000 handstands in his lifetime. He has done handstands in many places. These include mountaintops, pyramids, and even sheets of ice. He has done handstands in about 250 countrie

science

NASA's Balloon Adventure in Antarctica

December 22, 2025

In the vast, icy expanse of Antarctica, something extraordinary is happening. A massive helium balloon, carrying a high-tech experiment, is soaring high above the Earth's surface. This isn't just any balloon—it's part of NASA's annual Antarctic Long-Duration Balloon campaign. The goal? To explore th

education

Building Skills: Columbia Falls Eyes New Trades Academy

December 22, 2025

Columbia Falls School District is pushing for a new charter school focused on trades. This isn't just any new idea; it's building on something they've already been doing well. For years, students from Columbia Falls have been working with Glacier National Park. They build cabins and other structures

weather

Montana Faces Harsh Winter Conditions

December 18, 2025

Winter has arrived with full force in the United States, and Montana is feeling the brunt of it. The National Weather Service has issued a "Blizzard Warning" for parts of the state, adding to the existing "Winter Storm Warnings. " The first warning came from the NWS Missoula office on Tuesday. It p

environment

Arctic's Rapid Changes: A Wake-Up Call

December 17, 2025

The Arctic is heating up quickly. It's changing faster than the rest of the world. This is causing big problems. One weird thing happening is rivers turning bright red-orange. This is not because of pollution. It's because of iron coming from melting permafrost. This is a clear sign of climate chang

technology

Glacier's Digital Freeze: When Nature and Tech Collide

December 13, 2025

In the heart of East Glacier, a modern-day hiccup occurred, leaving 1, 400 people in the lurch. Cell service vanished, and suddenly, it was like taking a step back in time. This wasn't a natural disaster, but a tech one, and it left a lot of folks scratching their heads. The outage wasn't just an i