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Science Staff

14 August 2026

As Arctic sea ice melts, it can produce clouds that can reduce warming – but what happens next for the climate?

A new study provides the first real-world evidence of how melting sea ice can boost cloud-seeding particles in the Arctic. But whether more clouds could help cool the region – or trap heat – remains uncertain.

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  Scientists urge caution on Marine Carbon Dioxide Removal as pressure to limit global warming intensifies  

  Emissions reductions remain the priority as highlighte...

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  Record-breaking marine heatwave highlights the importance of long-term monitoring

  UK sea temperatures have

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  Heatwave forecast to bring UK seas up to 5°C above average – as octopus bloom highlights changing oceans

  “The sheer abundance of octopus is enormous.”  

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  What is AMOC? And what is the North Atlantic ‘cold blob’? PML’s Dr de Mora breaks down the science

  The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) may not be a household name – and neither might the North Atlantic ‘cold ...