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Scientists scrambling to track Arctic sea ice after key satellite sensor dies


Scientists scrambling to track Arctic sea ice after key satellite sensor dies The Arctic is warming faster than any other region on the planet, driving sea ice to record lows and threatening iconic species from polar bears to walruses and harp seals. Demonstrating the increased precariousness of America's Earth observing satellite capabilities, the malfunctioning of a single sensor on a Defense Department spacecraft is forcing scientists at the National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) in Boulder, Colorado, to scramble to put a backup system in place.    More



(Source: Mashable - May 4)

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