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 endeavor not only defied the extreme temperatures but also revealed the adaptability ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 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 the glacier has long puzzled researchers. However, recent breakthroughs have shed light ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

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 of these landslides and the risks they pose. Their findings provide valuable ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

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 of Eretmoptera murphyi on Signy Island’s Soil Eretmoptera murphyi has been altering ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2023

Category: Environment Current Affairs

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 in an Antarctic ice core, according to a new study published in ..

Month: Current Affairs – April, 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 end of this century. About Antarctica’s biodiversity Antarctica has a unique species ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2022

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Mystery of Antarctica’s “The Thing” solved

Scientists have finally resolved the mystery behind “The Thing” that was found by the Chilean scientists in Antarctica’s Seymour Island. It is found to be a 66-million year old egg belonging to an extinct giant sea lizard or snake that ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

A rift of the size of Grand Canyon discovered under Antarctic ice sheet

A rift of the size of the Grand Canyon has been discovered under the Antarctic ice sheet. According to the scientists the rift is contributing to ice melt and a consequent rise in the sea level. The rift is around ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2012