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Arctic sea ice may be thinning faster than scientists initially predicted
Posted in Science on 6th Nov, 2017
by Alex Muller
New UCalgary study shows salinity in snow cover affects accuracy of satellite readings on Arctic sea ice thickness.
Big Antarctic iceberg edges out to sea
Posted in Science on 23rd Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller
The giant berg A-68 looks finally to be on the move. Recent weeks have seen it shuffle back and forth next to the Antarctic ice shelf from which it broke away.
Unknown species may thrive in Antarctic caves
Posted in Science on 8th Sep, 2017
by Alex Muller
Animals and plants may be living in warm caves under Antarctica's ice, according to a study.
Scientists Discover Trove of Volcanoes Hidden Beneath Antarctic Ice Sheet
Posted in Science on 15th Aug, 2017
by Alex Muller
Scientists have identified nearly 100 volcanoes in West Antarctica, which makes it one of the largest concentration of volcanoes.
Giant iceberg splits from Antarctic
Posted in Science on 13th Jul, 2017
by Alex Muller
One of the biggest icebergs ever recorded has just broken away from Antarctica.