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