What seemed to be giant slingshots started melting out of the ice in 2011. Radiocarbon dating shows this one was made in about A.D. 400; it is over 3 feet (1 m) long, and has cuts made by a knife.

New research suggests that the makeup of space ice might be quite a bit different than we previously believed.

A recent study reveals that up to 25% of space ice may contain hidden nanocrystals, challenging previous theories about its amorphous nature.

Glaciers hold layers of history preserved in ice, offering unique insights into Earth's past that can also help us interpret ...

Water frozen in the darkness of space doesn't appear to behave the way we thought. A new research effort using computer ...

These 10 frozen prehistoric creatures from around are stunningly preserved and provide tantalizing clues about their lives — from what they ate to how they died.

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It was found lying on the ice, which is normally a sign that the melt has reached layers previously untouched by melt. So, this arrow has probably not been out of the ice since it was lost 1,300 ...

Alien life could be found in a tiny grain of ice, researchers have said. The discovery suggests that upcoming telescopes might be able to spot extraterrestrial life relatively soon.

When the ice cream melts, the liquid ice cream fills up the air pockets. When it refreezes, there are fewer air pockets, so the ice cream is less airy and fluffy. The other reason is that when the ice ...