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Watermelons Cultivated in Vostok Station

Amidst the chilling expanse of Vostok Station, known as the coldest place on Earth, researchers achieved an extraordinary feat – cultivating watermelons in a greenhouse. This pioneering agricultural...

August 3, 2023

Taylor Glacier

The stunning phenomenon of the ‘Blood Falls’ on Taylor Glacier in Antarctica has intrigued scientists for over a century. Discovered in 1911, the crimson red drool flowing from...

July 6, 2023

Underwater Landslides in Antarctica

Massive underwater landslides in Antarctica have intrigued scientists due to their potential to generate destructive tsunami waves. A team of researchers has recently shed light on the origin...

May 29, 2023

Eretmoptera murphyi in Signy Island

Signy Island, located in Antarctica, is facing a concerning ecological challenge. A flightless midge called Eretmoptera murphyi has been wreaking havoc on the island’s delicate ecosystem. The Influence...

May 12, 2023

Spheroidal Carbonaceous Particle

Spheroidal carbonaceous particles (SCPs) are microscopic particles that are a component of fly ash, a by-product of fossil fuel combustion. SCPs have been identified for the first time...

April 26, 2023

Claude Lorius – a Pioneer in Climate Science

Claude Lorius, a pioneering glaciologist, passed away on Tuesday morning at the age of 91. He was best known for his research into climate change, specifically his work...

March 25, 2023

Study: Antarctica’s Emperor Penguins May Go Extinct by 2100

A new research has found that if necessary conservation efforts are not taken, the populations of up to 97 percent of land-based Antarctic species could decline by the...

December 26, 2022

The Indian Antarctic Bill- Features

The Indian government has introduced the Indian Antarctic Bill-2022, around 40 years after the country had first signed the Antarctic Treaty. This bill has been introduced to monitor...

April 7, 2022

Indian Antarctic Bill 2022

A Draft legislation has been approved by India’s Union Cabinet to provide a regulatory framework for research activities of India in Antarctica and also to protect the continent’s...

March 26, 2022

Endurance22 Expedition- Key Facts

The Endurance22 Expedition was recently departed on schedule from Cape Town. It is headed for Weddell Sea in Antarctica. About Endurance22 Expedition Endurance22 Expedition was departed by Falklands...

February 7, 2022

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