Biology
Giant algae surrounds Antarctica
With a length of up to 200 km, a cluster of algae along the Antarctic coast is so big that artificial satellites can detect it from space.
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Biology
Mosses and insects once dominated Antarctica
American geological experts have found evidence that barren valleys in Antarctica were once inhabited by moss and insects.
Biology
Microorganisms still exist in Antarctica during the ice age
Antarctica used to be home to many microorganisms for tens of millions of years ago, according to a new conclusion published last week by the British Antarctic Survey Gr…
Animal world
New discovery about the existence of Antarctic penguins
According to a recent study by Chinese scientists, penguins have appeared in Antarctica since 14,600 years ago, 6,000 years earlier than the previous hypothesis.
Animal world
Thousands of bodily penguins land on the ice in Antarctica
In the video, Gentoo penguins swim near the shore and jump out of the water. Some even appeared unsteady when they landed on the ice.
Animal world
How to live in the coldest place on Earth
In order to survive in Antarctica, species must have evolved to change their biochemical and shape properties.
Animal world
Penguins die in mass in Antarctica
The status of mass death of Antarctic penguins is reflected by photographs of Daniel J. Cox photographer, possibly due to climate change or severe food shortage.
Environment
9 interesting things about Antarctica and Arctic
The two polar regions of the Earth, where the climate is always cold, but Antarctica and the Arctic contain many different things.
Environment
Discover the giant 'iceberg city' in Antarctica
The giant iceberg was named B-46 by scientists, covering an area of 225km2, larger than the Manhattan (New York, USA) area, estimated by the US National Ice Center.
Environment
Greenland Glacier shattered, a clear sign of climate change
Greenland's ice shelves are constantly shattered over time, a sign that climate change is having a negative impact on the ocean, causing sea levels to rise rapidly.
Environment
The lowest temperature on the Earth's surface is -98 degrees Celsius
Scientists at the US National Snow and Ice Data Center (NSIDC) have determined that the lowest temperature in the East Antarctic Plateau is -98 degrees Celsius.
Environment
Why is Antarctica melting faster than expected is good news?
The earth warms, and as a result the ice in the poles is melting. We still know that, and are looking for ways to overcome it.
Environment
Antarctica recorded a record snowfall due to ... Earth warming
A study published in the journal Nature in 2012 found that snow is associated with an increase in the speed of ice melt and drift.
Environment
America is the coldest on the planet, more than Antarctica and Siberia
Along with wind and other factors, the temperature is expected to drop to -73 degrees Celsius in a location in New Hampshire.
Environment
Mysterious hot stone plate is melting Antarctica
The hypothesis of having such a mantle plume at the bottom of the permafrost in Antarctica has been around for a long time, but recently NASA has confirmed the new evide…