A research project in Greenland is using science drones to study the impact of ice algae and other dark-coloured impurities that increase the absorption of sunlight and contribute to melting. One purpose of the field work is determine whether industrial pollution accelerates the process. You don’t have to go along with the fundraising pitch to learn about an important piece of work, and a nifty use of drones. (h/t to Derek Muller for pointing us to this story)
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