Health
Strange story in Antarctica, eating animal liver can lead to death
The liver is a nutritious dish and no one would think it would die after eating a few pieces of animal liver, but in Antarctica it's a completely different story.
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Archeology
Fossil shells help people find the reason that the Earth is increasingly polluted?
Researchers from Northwestern University in the US conducted research on fossil shells to find the cause of the increasing pollution of the Earth.
Space science
GOCE satellite reveals surface structure under the Antarctic ice cover
Despite completing its orbit over six years ago, the European Space Agency's GOCE satellite, ESA, continues to bring new insights to our planet.
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The deepest point in the world on land
The researchers found an abyss below the Denman Glacier located 3.5 km below sea level, just below the depth of the ocean trench.
1001 mystery
Glaciers melt to reveal mysterious objects
A strange, inexplicable mysterious object has just been exposed after the Antarctic melting of ice, sparking speculation about its origin.
Health
Scientists' brains shrink after an Antarctic expedition
After 14 months of working in Antarctica, a team of researchers from Germany discovered that the hippocampus of his brain was getting smaller 7.
Environment
Rare phenomenon: Antarctica persists drizzle at temperatures below 0
Usually when the temperature drops below freezing, instead of rain, it will snow. However, for the first time in Antarctica, scientists have recorded persistent drizzle…
Environment
Still need to be alert for ozone layer hole
The restoration of the ozone layer in Antarctica cannot be taken for granted and requires constant vigilance.
Archeology
Accidentally discovered 'treasure' hundred years buried deep in Antarctic ice
Researchers stumbled upon an 'unexpected treasure' buried deep beneath the Antarctic ice sheet for more than a century.
Environment
The ice is as big as London in 'wobbly teeth' apart from Antarctica
Scientists say the recent loss of Antarctica has been unrelated to climate change, but the consequences of this process could accelerate the thaw.
Environment
Sea level will rise by 0.9m in the next 80 years, millions of people will be displaced
Sea level is likely to rise more than 0.9m in the next 80 years. Most reefs in warm water areas will die.
Animal world
Birds are funny in appearance but very dangerous
Do not let the birds with funny, cute appearance fool you, they are not as gentle as you think.
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Found traces of new forms of iron from the Antarctic universe
A group of scientists took 500kg of snow in Antarctica, melted it and sifted through the remaining particles. Their analysis brings a surprise: Snow contains a significa…
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Find extremely rare space dust in Antarctic snow
New snow research scientists in Antarctica have discovered a rare iron isotope in interstellar dust hidden inside it.
Environment
Covering artificial snow can help prevent the risk of ice erosion
Preventing the risk of ice sheets in the West Antarctic sliding into the ocean and submerging coastal cities by covering