Atlantic Ocean currents could collapse by mid-century

Emerging scientific research suggests a grim reality where the Atlantic Ocean’s formidable currents may collapse within the next few decades. This potential collapse, fuelled by the relentless ... Read More

Science news this week: A key Atlantic current nears collapse, the world's biggest iceberg shatters, and mouse brains rewrite neuroscience

Our weekly roundup of the latest science in the news, as well as a few fascinating articles to keep you entertained over the weekend. Read More

Climate Crisis Could Trigger Collapse of Major Atlantic Current, Scientists Warn

A new study reveals the alarming possibility of the AMOC collapsing by 2100, triggering severe climate disruptions. Learn about the potential consequences and the urgent need for emission reductions. Read More

Scientists went hunting for freshwater deep beneath the Atlantic Ocean. What they found could have global implications

An international team of scientists spent three months at sea drilling into a huge, mysterious reservoir of freshwater under the salty ocean. They hope it could help tackle an increasingly severe ... Read More

Physics-based indicator predicts tipping point for collapse of Atlantic current system in next 50 years

The Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) is an enormous loop of ocean current in the Atlantic Ocean that carries warmer waters north and colder waters south, helping to regulate the ... Read More

Key Atlantic current could start collapsing as early as 2055, new study finds

Even if we keep global warming this century to 4.8 degrees Fahrenheit (2.7 degrees Celsius) above preindustrial levels — a "middle of the road" scenario, according to the latest U.N. climate report — ... Read More