SMRTR Science & EngineeringFeb 18, 2026Scientific American

Scientists may have just solved one of the strangest mysteries of Greenland’s ice sheet

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Scientists found that mysterious plumes beneath Greenland's ice sheet result from thermal convection, like boiling pasta. This reveals the ice is softer than expected, offering insights into climate-driven melting.

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