Sea ice cover in both the Antarctic and Arctic remained far below average throughout February as global average temperatures ...

The high salt content increases the water's density, which is why people float in the Dead Sea more easily than in the ocean. This effect is seen in other hypersaline bodies of water as well, such as ...

The level of Arctic sea ice has declined starkly in recent ... as well as potentially creating a lower melting temperature for the ice by pumping salty water onto it. Such innovations as ...

leak from sea ice near East Antarctica’s Dumont d’Urville Station. Ephemeral and seldom seen, they form when trapped, supercooled brine escapes from the ice and freezes less salty seawater.

Put lots of ice into the large zip-lock bag, then add 6 tablespoons of salt. The salt lowers the freezing point of ice, so you should see it begin to melt. Put on some gloves (so your hands don ...