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Why does ice float?

Ice floating on water seems simple, but the science behind it is surprisingly fascinating. This explains how water behaves differently from most substances, why ice is less dense than liquid water, ...
Do you know which planet could float in a giant bathtub? Discover the science behind its low density, its hundreds of moons, ...
Greenland, a land of ice and midnight sun, defies easy categorization, blending European political ties with North American ...
Just four ingredients and 10 minutes stand between you and this one-of-a-kind ice cream float. Classic vanilla ice cream sits on top, but the base is a unique mix of sparkling water and matcha. After ...
For years, researchers have provided contradictory evidence about the “premelting film” of ice, its thickness and whether it ...
As the White House looks to take control of Greenland, US President Donald Trump is eyeing not just a strategic foothold in ...
Instead, under its blanket of ice, water remains liquid, dark, and relatively stable, creating a refuge where fish, ...
Researchers in Antarctica think they might have been missing an essential part of the puzzle when it comes to melting ...
Sunken boats don’t become wrecked relics. Left underwater, they can damage vessels overhead and threaten the environment ...
A lot of people don't like drinking water on its own, but before you slurp another highly caffeinated or sugary drink, try ...
New climate modeling suggests that small lakes on ancient Mars could have stayed liquid for decades, even in a generally cold environment. Small lakes on early Mars may have stayed in liquid form for ...