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Ice Sheet Mass Loss and Animal Research Debate
Satellite data reveals that ice sheet mass loss is primarily due to faster glacier flow, not surface melting. Meanwhile, there is a renewed discussion on the importance of animal research amid progress in alternatives.
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New Scientist
The longest satellite record ever compiled shows the vast majority of ice loss from Greenland and Antarctica is due to glaciers flowing faster, rather than warmer air temperatures melting them at the surface
2026-09-16 17:00 UTC
New Scientist
Recent progress on alternatives to animal testing is hugely welcome. But talk of "phasing out" animal research completely is misleading and could even be dangerous to scientists
2026-09-16 17:00 UTC