Tag Archives: Antarctica
Glaciers in Antarctica steal ice from each other at a surprising rate
Scientists from the University of Leeds (United Kingdom) have documented an unusual phenomenon among Antarctic [...]
May
The most accurate map of Antarctica will help better understand the effects of climate change
For over a quarter of a century, scientists working with the British Antarctic Survey have [...]
Apr
Precipitation and melting Antarctic ice are cooling the Southern Ocean
Most of the world's oceans are warming at a dizzying pace, but the Southern Ocean [...]
Apr
Iceberg detachment in Antarctica reveals a fascinating underwater ecosystem
What lies beneath an ice shelf? Scientists aboard the research vessel R/V Falkor, operated by [...]
Mar
McMurdo Dry Valleys – Antarctic wilderness where no rain has fallen for millions of years
In the heart of Antarctica, in the midst of the land of eternal ice, lies [...]
Feb
A nearly 2-mile deep drill to uncover Earth’s past
Scientists have completed a bold project: extracting an ice core nearly 2.8 km long from [...]
Jan
Penguins – birds that swim
Penguins are true gentlemen in the natural world. Their distinctive, tuxedo-like coloration gives them elegance [...]
Dec
Antarctica – the lost green kingdom
Antarctica, now known as the land of eternal ice and extreme temperatures, holds many secrets. [...]
Aug
Oil discovery in British Antarctic Territory raises concerns among environmentalists
Russia's announcement of the discovery of significant oil and gas resources in the British Antarctic [...]
May
Why is China planning to drill in Antarctic ice?
A representative of China's Polar Research Institute, Jiang Su, made public information about a well [...]
Mar
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