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Scientists drilled only 200 meters into Antarctica and uncovered Earth's oldest ice with 6-million-year-old air trapped insideScientists have recovered 6-million-year-old ice from Antarctica. This ice contains air bubbles from Earth's ancient atmosphere. It offers ...- Mosquitoes have finally invaded one of the world's last mosquito-free countriesFor the first time in history, Iceland has recorded wild mosquitoes, ending its long-standing status as a mosquito-free haven. A species kn...
- A tiny lake beside Canada’s oldest ice mass creates a surreal scene from spaceA striking satellite image reveals Gee Lake on Baffin Island, a remnant of the ancient Laurentide Ice Sheet. This ice cap, dating back 20,0...
- Himalayan glaciers melting twice as fast, threatening billions: ReportHimalayan glaciers are melting at an alarming rate. Ice loss has nearly doubled since 2000. This region holds vital ice reserves for Asia. ...
- India-UAE Polar Cooperation in action as Emirati scientists join India's Antarctic missionIndian and Emirati scientists are collaborating in Antarctica. Researchers from Khalifa University joined India's 45th Antarctic Expedition...
- Bizarre climate ideas show how far off track we areProposed climate cooling interventions for the vulnerable polar regions, like sea curtains and Arctic ice thickening, face scrutiny. These ...
- India's findings in research on Arctic, Antarctica and Himalayas may soon be part of NCERT textbooksIndia's research on Arctic, Antarctic and the Himalayas may be included in NCERT textbooks. The NCERT has set up a committee to incorporate...
- Antarctica's sea ice falls to unprecedented lows for this time of year, says new reportAntarctica's sea ice has fallen to its lowest levels for this time of year since records began 45 years ago, according to the National Snow...
- PFAS: What is it? Read its toxic nature and adverse consequencesHere's all one requires to know about PFAs, often known as "forever chemicals". These are found in the air, water, soil, sediments, and rai...
- 2022 Arctic winter sea ice 10th-lowest on record: NASAThe Arctic sea ice extent peaked at 14.88 million square kilometres on February 25 - earlier than usual - and was roughly 770,000 square ki...
- Study says the speed of ice loss is increasing, Earth losing 1.3 trillion tonnes a yearThe researchers noted that ice melt across the globe raises sea levels, increases the risk of flooding to coastal communities, and threaten...
- Lockdown let scientists complete pending research: Centre for Polar and Ocean Research Chief"During usual times, a lot of data is collected to be used in research later. In the lockdown, we got the time to work on these. But field ...
- Paused by COVID-19,India's Arctic expedition to resume in June"Last year, the expedition was cancelled because of COVID-19 outbreak. This year, we are resuming the expedition. It will be held from June...
- Antarctica tourism regulation urgent for environment: summitTourism regulation in Antarctica has become an urgent matter due to environmental threats. In the absence of rules, travel agencies offer t...
- An ultra-luxe yacht, the world’s southern-most continent, a Michelin-star chef: Here's what your journey to Antarctica could look likeWhy Antarctica should be on your bucket-list, and how to make this journey happen.
- Sea ice in Arctic and Antarctic hit record lows in NovemberNew York, Dec 7 (IANS) Warm temperatures have led to record decline in the extent of sea ice in the Arctic and off the coast of Antarctica ...
- China and Australia ink deal to firm up Antarctica explorationXi said China would like to continue to cooperate with Australia and other nations to further know, protect and explore Antarctica.
- What has stopped Antarctica from warmingThe secret to why Antarctica is not warming as much as the other continents, and why Australia faces more droughts lies in strengthening of...
- US to set limits on cruise liners to AntarcticaThe US is pushing to protect Antarctica's fragile environment by imposing mandatory limits on the size of cruise ships sailing there and th...
- Man-made climate change seen in Antarctica, ArcticBoth Antarctica and the Arctic are getting less icy because of global warming, scientists said in a study that extends evidence of man-made...
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