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New variant of H5N1 bird flu spreads to marine mammals, heightening concerns for human transmission
Alarmingly, all samples from Argentina, encompassing sea lions, fur seals, and terns, tested positi…
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Researchers in Antarctica developed a strange accent after being isolated for 6 months
The science provides a snapshot into how new accents develop in a group cut off from the world.
Marianne Guenot
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Cockroaches wouldn't exist without humans. We helped them become one of the world's worst pests, according to a new study.
The German cockroach, one of the most common household pests, adapted to thrive in human dwellings…
Lloyd Lee
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There's another missing submersible: A $3.6 million vessel mysteriously disappeared near Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier'
There's another missing submersible: Scientists lost contact with a $3.6M sub revolutionizing clima…
Ellyn Lapointe
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Octopus DNA gives scientists a glimpse into Antarctica's ancient past, and a possible highly unstable future
By studying the DNA of separate octopus populations, they stumbled upon a remarkable truth: around …
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Photos show what cave divers discovered when they swam inside an iceberg the size of Jamaica. Today, it's gone.
In 2001, divers made history when they ventured inside iceberg B15, the largest moving object on Ea…
Ellyn Lapointe
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Ice melt in Antarctica and Greenland is slowing Earth's rotation, affecting timekeeping: Study
Ice melting in Greenland and Antarctica, driven by global warming, is affecting timekeeping the wor…
PTI
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South Pole Secret! Massive network of prehistoric valleys, lakes and hills found deep under Antarctica
Antarctica might be a vast ice sheet today, but it wasn't always so. Portions of the southern conti…
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Scientists went on a hunt for the elusive colossal squid — and brought cruise ship tourists with them
Researchers in search of the colossal squid took Antarctic cruises, hoping to film and learn more a…
Jenny McGrath
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An expert who has seen 30 solar eclipses made my first experience with one breathtaking
An eclipse chaster who has been to 30 total solar eclipses gave me his best advice for making the m…
Ellyn Lapointe
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Sea-ice levels in Antarctica at a 'mind-blowing' historic low
Sea ice levels in Antarctica are at an all-time low, causing scientists to worry about the effects …
Marta Biino
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Why is everyone concerned about the Earth being 1.5°C warmer for 12 months in a row?
Last month, for the first time in recorded history, Earth endured the 12th consecutive month with t…
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6 ways humans are transforming Antarctica from a pristine preserve to a polluted wasteland
Antarctica is one of the most pristine places on Earth, yet it's changing rapidly due to human encr…
Rupendra Brahambhatt
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Seals with funny hats discovered a hidden canyon over a mile deep under Antarctica and scientists want to honor the animals by naming it after them
Seal scientists are mapping unknown parts of the ocean and helping scientists predict how climate c…
Maiya Focht
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From non-native bluegrass in Antarctica to beautiful spotted bugs in the middle of NYC, here are 5 invasive species that are as stunning as they are threatening to humanity
A United Nations report says invasive species are costing the world $423 billion every year to comb…
Hilary Brueck
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We spent $19,000 on a cruise to Antarctica. Crossing the Drake Passage was a nightmare, but the destination was worth it.
My husband and crossed the Drake Passage on a cruise to Antarctica. I was sick the whole time, but …
Alex Schnee
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Passengers are furious after Norwegian Cruise Line removed Antarctica from its itinerary after everyone had boarded
Passengers have turned to TikTok and Facebook to express their frustrations over the Antarctica leg…
Lindsay Dodgson
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Antarctica's sea ice is decreasing, but that seems to also be increasing snowfall over the continent!
Antarctica's ice sheet, like Greenland, comprises a massive reservoir of freshwater. The primary so…
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Wind is thawing Greenland, but also helping Antarctica retain its ice sheets somehow
Even if you leave the various glacier-laced mountains out of the equation, the ice sheets in Greenl…
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A geoscientist explains what would happen if Earth suddenly stopped spinning
If you were standing on Earth's equator when it suddenly stopped spinning, you could go flying east…