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Odd pink snow in the Alps is pretty, but it might be a red flag

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FollowMore "watermelon snow" in the Alps could be a sign of fast-melting ice.Shelby BrownStaff WriterShelby Brown (she/her/hers) is a writer for CNET's services and software team. She covers tips and tricks for apps and devices, as well as Apple Arcade news.Pink snow, also called "watermelon snow," has appeared at Northern Italy's Presena glacier, according to&nbsp;Biagio Di Mauro of the Institute of Polar Sciences at Italy's National Research Council. While it's not uncommon for the Italian alps to be "pretty in pink" in spring and summer, scientists become cautious when the phenomenon, which is caused by algae, starts happening more frequently.&nbsp;Di Mauro told&nbsp; that 2020's lack of snowfall and higher temperatures have nurtured the algae's growth. More algae could lead to ice melting faster.When Di Mauro clarification for an article from The Guardian, he said the algae was probably Chlamydomonas nivalis, a snow algae. He also said the algae's relationship with climate change hasn't been proven yet.&nbsp;Di Mauro&nbsp; photos of the pink snow on Monday.Across the ocean, in late May,&nbsp;, caused by microscopic algae. Though microscopic, the green blooms could be spotted by satellites. The color might also have connections with the impact of warming climates, researchers said.How cyborg jellyfish could someday patrol our oceansGet the CNET Science newsletterUnlock the biggest mysteries of our planet and beyond with the CNET Science newsletter. Delivered Mondays.

FollowMore "watermelon snow" in the Alps could be a sign of fast-melting ice.Shelby BrownStaff WriterShelby Brown (she/her/hers) is a writer for CNET's services and software team. She covers tips and tricks for apps and devices, as well as Apple Arcade news.Pink snow, also called "watermelon snow," has appeared at Northern Italy's Presena glacier, according to&nbsp;Biagio Di Mauro of the Institute of Polar Sciences at Italy's National Research Council. While it's not uncommon for the Italian alps to be "pretty in pink" in spring and summer, scientists become cautious when the phenomenon,...

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