Who knew that a favorite bathtub toy could be used to help monitor the effects of climate change? It seems NASA is searching far and wide for 90 rubber duckies dropped through holes in Greenland’s ice to monitor how the Arctic ice cap is melting. According to the Guardian:

Scientists threw the ducks into tubular holes known as “moulins” in the Jakobshavn glacier on Greenland’s west coast, hoping they would find their way into channels beneath the hard-packed surface, to track the flow of melt water into the ocean.

The clever experiment can help determine the source of melting water, which can increase the speed of sliding glaciers.  So, keep your eyes peeled, as the person who locates the first duck receives a reward of $100 (and a years supply of bubble bath).
takepart by helping to  get our ducks in order to solve the climate crisis.

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