Can artificial snow save a melting glacier? Scientists tested cloud seeding on China’s Muz Taw Glacier and found a surprising change in ice loss

Scientists experimented with cloud seeding to encourage snowfall on China's Muz Taw Glacier. This artificial snow increased the glacier's reflectivity, reducing heat absorption. Mass loss decreased by fourteen to seventeen percent after the snowfall experiment. Researchers noted this method requires suitable clouds and further extensive studies. The experiment offers a glimpse into unusual interventions for slowing glacier retreat.