Global warming and the stability of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet
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Geographic research indicates that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS) is the most likely large expanse of ice in the world to melt, causing a rise in sea-level. The global mean sea level would rise by between four and six meters if the unstable ice sheet were to breakdown. The stability of the ice sheet, and in turn the prevention of excessive sea-level rises, depends upon man's ability to control the climate. Detailed analysis of global warming affecting the WAIS is discussed.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 1998
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Channelling cold reception
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The consequences of deleting the gene encoding peripheral cold sensor called TRPM8 is studied and it is reported that mice that do not have this show severe deficiencies in sensing cold and in cold induced behavior.
Publication Name: Nature
Subject: Zoology and wildlife conservation
ISSN: 0028-0836
Year: 2007
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