Antarctica
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Doomsday Glacier Melt Threatens Faster Sea-Level Rise by 2100
A new study shows warm ocean water penetrating beneath West Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier, doubling projected sea-level contributions to 3 centimeters by 2100.
Autonomous Antarctic Research Submarine Disappears After Mapping Ice Shelf
An autonomous orange research submarine named Ran mapped Antarctica's hidden ice shelves before mysteriously vanishing without a trace in 2024, leaving behind unprecedented data.
Ozone Hole Expands Rapidly Over Antarctica: Is Global Healing Failing?
The Antarctic ozone hole has rapidly expanded to 25 million square kilometers, reminding scientists that despite long-term recovery under the Montreal Protocol, atmospheric volatility remains.
A chilling discovery at the pole: what is really trapped in Antarctica's "Blood Falls"?
A new genetic analysis of the liquid erupting from the depths of the glacier has revealed surprising findings that are stirring the scientific community. Researchers discovered that the mysterious phenomenon hides an ancient secret that has survived in extreme conditions in total darkness.
In total darkness, at minus 43 degrees: The daring rescue from Antarctica
An American citizen who fell ill was evacuated from a research station on the frozen continent in an extraordinary operation and was safely transferred for medical care in New Zealand. The pilot who led the rescue operation: "The conditions were really at the limit of the capability - even of the most special aircraft."