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Near Antarctica, Saltier Seas Mean Less Ice, Study Finds
A study published Monday in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences found that increases in salinity in seawater near the surface could help explain some of the decrease in Antarctic sea ...
‘Completely unexpected’: Antarctic sea ice may be in terminal decline due to rising Southern Ocean salinity
The ocean around Antarctica is rapidly getting saltier at the same time as sea ice is retreating at a record pace. Since 2015 ...
A Submersible Uncovered Secret Structures. Then, It Vanished Under Antarctic Waters.
In 2022, an international team of scientists sent a 20-foot-long autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) named “Ran” to traverse ...
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Melting ice and microplastics signal deepening disruption in Antarctica’s climate system
A team of international scientists circumnavigating Antarctica has documented widespread environmental decline, including ...
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Fun facts about Antarctica for kids: interesting things to know
What are some fun facts about Antarctica for kids? The continent is endlessly fascinating for young, inquisitive minds. Find ...
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2,800 Species Found Living Beneath an Antarctica Glacier – Here’s What We Learned
A team of scientists has uncovered a surprising discovery beneath a slowly retreating Antarctic glacier, challenging what we ...