Antarctica
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SpaceX Starlink's Remote Service Goes Live In Antarctica
Starlink broadband has reached the most remote communities on Earth — McMurdo Station, a research outpost run by the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). Starlink broadband has reached the most remote communities on Earth — McMurdo Station, a research outpost run by the United States Antarctic Program (USAP). -
'Doomsday Glacier' Hanging By A Thread: 'A Small Kick Could Lead To Big Response'
The Thwaites Glacier, capable of raising sea level by several feet, is eroding too fast along its underwater base as the planet warms. The Thwaites Glacier, capable of raising sea level by several feet, is eroding too fast along its underwater base as the planet warms. -
Microplastics Have Reached Antarctic Snow
Microplastics have been discovered for the first time in the snows of Antarctica, and at a higher concentration than in the surrounding seas. Microplastics have been discovered for the first time in the snows of Antarctica, and at a higher concentration than in the surrounding seas. -
Antarctica Is A Treasure Trove Of Meteorites, An Exciting Discovery Using Cutting Edge Technology
Scientists have found around 300,000 space rocks on the icy field of Antarctica. Scientists have found around 300,000 space rocks on the icy field of Antarctica. -
Massive Iceberg That Broke Off Antarctica In 2017 Melted Off, Releasing 152 Billion Tons Of Fresh Water Into Ocean
Mega-iceberg A-68a flushed into the ocean an equivalent of 61 million Olympic-sized swimming pools. Mega-iceberg A-68a flushed into the ocean an equivalent of 61 million Olympic-sized swimming pools. -
COVID-19 Is Spreading In One Of The World's Most Remote Regions
Team members at the Princess Elisabeth Polar Station have tested positive for the virus and are reported to be isolating. Team members at the Princess Elisabeth Polar Station have tested positive for the virus and are reported to be isolating. -
Massive Antarctic Glacier At Risk Of Shattering 'Like A Car Windscreen,' Scientists Warn
The Thwaites Glacier, which is the size of Florida, is already responsible for about 4% of global annual sea level rise. The Thwaites Glacier, which is the size of Florida, is already responsible for about 4% of global annual sea level rise. -
Scientists Discovered Why Massive Iceberg The Size Of Delaware Broke Off Antarctica
Iceberg A68 split off from Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf in July 2017. Iceberg A68 split off from Antarctica's Larsen C ice shelf in July 2017. -
World's Largest Iceberg Could Drift For Years As Massive Slab Breaks Off Antarctic Shelf
Newly-calved iceberg A-76 was captured by ESA satellites. Newly-calved iceberg A-76 was captured by ESA satellites. -
Iceberg 20 Times Larger Than Manhattan Splits Off Antarctica
"Our teams have been prepared for the iceberg calving from Brunt Ice Shelf for years." "Our teams have been prepared for the iceberg calving from Brunt Ice Shelf for years."