Antarctic summer thaw lasts longer than previously thought
earth, 2022-11-02
A new study led by Colgate University has found that summer thaw in Antarctica occurs nearly a month earlier, and lasts for a full two months longer than previously thought. These findings change our scientific understanding of seasonal thawing in parts of the Antarctic continent,
New research shows Antarctic summer thaw starts earlier, ends later than previously believed
Phys.org, 2022-10-31
New research from Colgate University changes our understanding of seasonal thawing in parts of Antarctica, as scientists have learned that summer thawing occurs nearly a month earlier, and stays thawed for a full two months longer than previously believed.
Antarctic: Scientists unexpectedly discover concealed river system the size of Germany and France combined
Interesting Engineering, 2022-10-27
Scientists unexpectedly discover a 460-kilometer-long river beneath the Antarctic ice sheet which may accelerate ice melting as the planet warms.
Quark Expeditions Kicks off the Antarctic 2022-23 Season With Immersive Trip to the Antarctic Peninsula
Benzinga.com, 2022-11-02
Quark Expeditions, the global Leader in Polar Adventures, embarked on its first voyage of the Antarctic 2022-23 season on November 1 with the 11-day “Antarctic Explorer:
‘You need to be strong in the mind and focused’- Italian ultra-cyclist aims to ride across the Antarctic
Cycling Weekly on MSN.com, 2022-11-02
Sometimes getting up in the morning and preparing for a ride can feel like an ordeal, particularly in the depths of winter. The cold wind, driving rain and snow can feel like the biggest of turn offs,
Equilibrium/Sustainability — Russia could torpedo Antarctic conservation pact
YAHOO!News, 2022-10-27
International delegates have gathered this week to decide the fate of Antarctica’s marine environment amid escalating fears that Russia could blow conservation efforts off course. The 27 members of the Commission for the Conservation of Antarctic Marine Living Resources — which includes both Russia and Ukraine — are meeting in Hobart,
Russia’s War in Ukraine Could Jeopardize Antarctic Wildlife
Yahoo, 2022-10-27
As the international community strives to protect Antarctica’s biodiversity, Russia-Ukraine geopolitics gets in the way.
Icebreakers embark on Antarctic expedition
中国日报网, 2022-11-01
The nation’s first domestically built research icebreaker Xuelong 2, or Snow Dragon 2, departed on Wednesday from Shanghai to embark on its 39th Antarctic expedition. The two Xuelong icebreakers will conduct scientific research on the impact of global climate change in the key ocean area,
PUZZLE: What On Earth Are You Looking At? The Name Makes It Sound Like A Place To Avoid…
WDRB, 2022-11-01
Mount Terror might sound like a place to avoid, but this Antarctic volcano is not as terrifying as its name implies.
Antarctic summer thaw starts earlier, ends later than previously believed
Science Daily, 2022-10-31
New research changes our understanding of seasonal thawing in parts of Antarctica, as scientists have learned that summer thawing occurs nearly a month earlier, and stays thawed for a full two months longer than previously believed.