In the end, the panel decided there was too much uncertainty in the Antarctic models to say how much ice the continent would lose over this century. (sciencedaily.com)
Scientists discovered a subglacial lake underneath the Canadian ice continent that is four to five times saltier than seawater. (techtimes.com)
On January 14, the Huygens probe will parachute to the surface and show what lies beneath the haze: Light areas may be ice continents; darker regions could be chilly ethane seas. (discovermagazine.com)