Archeology
90 million years ago, West Antarctica was a vast rain forest
Scientists say most of the western part of Antarctica and large areas of East Antarctica were once rain forests.
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The pond between Antarctica turned purple, scientists still do not understand why
Purple is definitely not the usual color of a lake. Yet a pond in Antarctica suddenly changed to this color, but science is still debating the cause.
Life
The only continent in the world not yet infected with nCoV
British scientist Michael Brian revealed his research team would store enough food to live each year on the frozen continent if the Covid-19 epidemic escalated.
Environment
Reveal an unexplored island in Antarctica
Sif Island with a layer of brown volcanic granite and traces of creatures appear due to melting ice in Antarctica.
Environment
Antarctica unexpectedly appeared 'watermelon snow'
Warming weather stimulates a red-colored algae to thrive and change the color of the snow and ice.
Scientific works
Brazil inaugurated a $ 100 million research station in Antarctica
The 4,500m2 Comandante Ferraz Scientific Research Station on January 14 was officially put into operation on the island of King George.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Environment
The area of ice in Antarctica is mysteriously narrow
From the highest level in 40 years, the Antarctic ice area has reached its lowest level in just four years.
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How are Antarctic and Arctic different?
On our Earth there are two polar regions: the Arctic (Arctic - derived from Greek Arktikos) located in the North and Antarctica (Antarctic - derived from the Greek Antar…