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Scientists Found a Fossilized South American Frog in Antarctica
It's the first modern amphibian ever found on the continent and sheds light on the temperate forest ecosystem that once existed on Antarctica.
The Battle to Save Our Oceans from an Invisible Threat
I joined Greenpeace on the high seas at the end of their year-long project to abolish a severe threat to our oceans.
Antarctica Was a Lush Rainforest 90M Years Ago, Scientists Discover
An ancient sediment core revealed a shocking discovery: pollen and spores, indicating a long-lost rainforest that was shrouded in perpetual darkness for months at a time.
NASA Reveals Shocking Ice Cap Melt in Antarctica After Record Heat
New images from Antarctica's record heat wave show the rapid greening of an island's ice cap.
An Iceberg the Size of Tampa Just Broke Off an Antarctica Glacier
As these so-called calving events become more common, scientists are increasingly worried about the integrity of the glaciers.
A Balloon Above Antarctica Found Signals That May Lead to New Physics
A new study deepens the mystery behind two possible detections of rare cosmic particles.
NASA Is Going to Test Drive an Alien-Hunting Robot in Antarctica
BRUIE, a submersible that drives upside-down under sea ice, may one day explore extraterrestrial seas on Europa or Enceladus for signs of life.
The Ozone Hole Is the Smallest It's Been Since 1982
While this is great news, scientists say it’s not a sign that the ozone layer is “on a fast track to recovery.”
Airbnb's Antarctic 'Sabbatical' Is the Next Evolution in Crisis Capitalism
Airbnb is sending five volunteers on a one month “citizen science” trip to Antarctica so that they may become ambassadors for the continent, and more importantly, Airbnb.
This Plan to Stop Sea Level Rise by Blasting Antarctica With Snow Is Extremely Wild
Scientists studied what would happen if we turned gigatons of ocean water into snow and shot it at Antarctica.