Scientists on the Thwaites Glacier attempted to install equipment beneath the ice to better understand how it is melting. Our climate reporter Raymond Zhong walks us through their landmark experiment and the bittersweet outcome. By Raymond Zhong, Chang W. Lee, Christina Thornell, Jon Miller, Stephanie Swart and Shafik Quoraishee February 6, 2026
Scientists on the Thwaites Glacier attempted to install equipment beneath the ice to better understand how it is melting. Our climate reporter Raymond Zhong walks us through their landmark experiment and the bittersweet outcome. By Raymond Zhong, Chang W. Lee, Christina Thornell, Jon Miller, Stephanie Swart and Shafik Quoraishee February 6, 2026
20:04 Hi everyone we have made it to the Thwaites Glacier! 18:50 We’re here to answer some more of your questions. (19:10 Alt – Your questions keep rolling in and we’re here for it.) 18:54 This time we thought it might be fun to show you some of the answers. QUESTION 1: HELICOPTER FLYING 0:17:08:08…