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The Syrian War Has Prompted the First Withdrawal from the 'Doomsday' Seed Vault
After the war broke out in Syria in 2011, a vital seed bank sent its collection to be stored deep inside an Arctic mountain vault. But now it wants its seeds back.
Frozen Norwegian Archipelago Might Provide A New Home For Syrian Refugees
The sparsely populated islands of Svalbard, where polar bears outnumber people, might provide a safe harbor for refugees fleeing war and conflict in Syria.
This Gaunt Polar Bear Smashed an Underwater Diving Record on a Futile Hunt for Seals
The very thin bear spent over three minutes underwater hunting seals, breaking the previous record of 72 seconds, according to a Dutch adventurer who published his observations in the journal Polar Biology.
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The Arctic Doomsday Vault Might Save Our Food Future
In the snowy Arctic tundra sits an imposing edifice that food scientists hope could protect the future for food security. Could a seed vault in Norway really save us from climate-change-induced famine?
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