Once hunted to the brink of extinction, the thousands of king penguins that live densely each…
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When you say Himalayas, I think of Kashmir: John Keu
Did you know that glaciers can be divided into male and female and the two can…
Ecosystem discovered beneath the surface of icy Antarctica
Scientists have good news about Antarctica. A secret ecosystem is flourishing beneath the icy surface and…
Microplastics discovered in fresh Antarctic ice for the first time
“The discovery of microplastics in fresh Antarctic ice shows that even the most remote regions of…
British Sikh woman Preet Chandi creates history with solo trip to South Pole
Preet Chandy during training in Iceland. British-origin Sikh Army officer Preet Chandi has created history by…
“Stark Reminder”: Glacier in Antarctica Named After Glasgow Climate Summit
Eight other Antarctica glaciers are named after cities that are hosting important UN climate meetings. Glasgow:…
Antarctica’s oldest ice discovery discovered: Study of more than 800,000-year-old climate system begins
Oregon State University will lead a National Science Foundation-funded effort to discover Antarctica’s oldest ice and…