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New variant of H5N1 bird flu spreads to marine mammals, heightening concerns for human transmission

Alarmingly, all samples from Argentina, encompassing sea lions, fur seals, and terns, tested positi…

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Researchers in Antarctica developed a strange accent after being isolated for 6 months

The science provides a snapshot into how new accents develop in a group cut off from the world.

Marianne Guenot   


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Octopus DNA gives scientists a glimpse into Antarctica's ancient past, and a possible highly unstable future

By studying the DNA of separate octopus populations, they stumbled upon a remarkable truth: around …

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There's another missing submersible: A $3.6 million vessel mysteriously disappeared near Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier'

There's another missing submersible: Scientists lost contact with a $3.6M sub revolutionizing clima…

Ellyn Lapointe   


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South Pole Secret! Massive network of prehistoric valleys, lakes and hills found deep under Antarctica

Antarctica might be a vast ice sheet today, but it wasn't always so. Portions of the southern conti…

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June warmest on record; every month since July 2023 breached 1.5 deg C threshold

According to scientists at C3S, every month since June last year has been the warmest such month…

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A luxury Viking cruise ship helped scientists encounter the rarely-seen giant phantom jellyfish

Tourists in a submersible witnessed a rarely seen giant phantom jellyfish during a Viking cruise to…

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Sea-ice levels in Antarctica at a 'mind-blowing' historic low

Sea ice levels in Antarctica are at an all-time low, causing scientists to worry about the effects …

Marta Biino   


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6 ways humans are transforming Antarctica from a pristine preserve to a polluted wasteland

Antarctica is one of the most pristine places on Earth, yet it's changing rapidly due to human encr…

Rupendra Brahambhatt   


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Elon Musk's Starlink satellites could burn up the ozone layer, scientists warn

A new study warned that internet satellites like Starlink's could send damaging chemicals into the …

Mia Jankowicz   


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Ice melt in Antarctica and Greenland is slowing Earth's rotation, affecting timekeeping: Study

Ice melting in Greenland and Antarctica, driven by global warming, is affecting timekeeping the wor…

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Seals with funny hats discovered a hidden canyon over a mile deep under Antarctica and scientists want to honor the animals by naming it after them

Seal scientists are mapping unknown parts of the ocean and helping scientists predict how climate c…

Maiya Focht   


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Cockroaches wouldn't exist without humans. We helped them become one of the world's worst pests, according to a new study.

The German cockroach, one of the most common household pests, adapted to thrive in human dwellings…

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Photos show what cave divers discovered when they swam inside an iceberg the size of Jamaica. Today, it's gone.

In 2001, divers made history when they ventured inside iceberg B15, the largest moving object on Ea…

Ellyn Lapointe   


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Why is everyone concerned about the Earth being 1.5°C warmer for 12 months in a row?

Last month, for the first time in recorded history, Earth endured the 12th consecutive month with t…

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Scientists went on a hunt for the elusive colossal squid — and brought cruise ship tourists with them

Researchers in search of the colossal squid took Antarctic cruises, hoping to film and learn more a…

Jenny McGrath   


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An expert who has seen 30 solar eclipses made my first experience with one breathtaking

An eclipse chaster who has been to 30 total solar eclipses gave me his best advice for making the m…

Ellyn Lapointe   


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Antarctica's sea ice is decreasing, but that seems to also be increasing snowfall over the continent!

Antarctica's ice sheet, like Greenland, comprises a massive reservoir of freshwater. The primary so…

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Animals full of PFAS 'forever chemicals' have been found on every continent except Antarctica, new report finds

Animals breathe air, drink water, and eat food contaminated with PFAS just like us. Mapping the pol…

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