Giant Antarctic glacier is melting from below. Can an 80km curtain stop it?

In an exciting scientific endeavor, researchers are exploring the idea of constructing a massive underwater curtain to defend Thwaites Glacier against warm ocean currents. This strategic barrier is intended to redirect these warmer waters, aiming to curb the glacier's swift melting. A recent expedition gathered vital information from the Amundsen Sea to determine the project's feasibility, while additional studies in Svalbard focus on understanding the environmental ramifications of the barrier.

By TOI SCIENCE DESK