Topic: Antarctica
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...
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...
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... 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... 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...
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... 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...
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...
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...
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...
A-76: World’s largest iceberg breaks off of Antarctica
An Iceberg recently calved off from the continent of Antarctica. This iceberg is now the largest iceberg in the world. It has been named as A-76. About the...
