Although enveloping the ice in a blanket-like material does slow melting, it also blocks sunlight and nutrients. Furthermore, polymer-based geotextiles release microplastics into the environment ...

At first, authorities suspected the block of ice could have fallen from an airplane that perhaps was leaking water from one of its systems. But that wasn't the case. According to a statement ...

"Inspections of those aircraft did not find evidence of water leaks that could have caused ice to form on the outside of the aircraft."The origin of the block of ice remains a mystery for the Palm ...

He has uncovered allegations of misconduct among border agents under investigation and exposed claims of abuse at ICE-run detention ... has said a federal judge's block on immigration officials ...