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Antarctica’s mysterious ice holes are finally making sense

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Antarctica’s mysterious ice holes are finally making sense Antarctica’s mysterious ice holes are finally making sense

Greenland’s ice sheet is melting faster than we thought and shows no signs of stopping

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Greenland’s ice sheet is melting faster than we thought and shows no signs of stopping Greenland’s ice sheet is melting faster than we thought and shows no signs of stopping

By Alex Schwartz

Scientists caught an Antarctic ice shelf singing a strange tune

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Scientists caught an Antarctic ice shelf singing a strange tune Scientists caught an Antarctic ice shelf singing a strange tune

By Neel V. Patel

Meteorologists just found the coldest natural temperatures on the planet

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Meteorologists just found the coldest natural temperatures on the planet Meteorologists just found the coldest natural temperatures on the planet

What will Antarctica look like in 2070? These researchers want to show us.

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What will Antarctica look like in 2070? These researchers want to show us. What will Antarctica look like in 2070? These researchers want to show us.

Most male Emperor penguins fast for 115 days—but a few of them may sneak snacks

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Most male Emperor penguins fast for 115 days—but a few of them may sneak snacks Most male Emperor penguins fast for 115 days—but a few of them may sneak snacks

By Mary Beth Griggs

Giant ice cracks in Antarctica stymie important research for the second winter in a row

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Giant ice cracks in Antarctica stymie important research for the second winter in a row Giant ice cracks in Antarctica stymie important research for the second winter in a row

By Mary Beth Griggs

What happens when you heat the Antarctic Ocean by a single degree?

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What happens when you heat the Antarctic Ocean by a single degree? What happens when you heat the Antarctic Ocean by a single degree?

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

antarctic landscape

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Important things found in Antarctica this week: 91 volcanoes and also a fruitcake Important things found in Antarctica this week: 91 volcanoes and also a fruitcake

By Sara Chodosh

Here’s how we were able to see that giant chunk of ice break off of Antarctica

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Here’s how we were able to see that giant chunk of ice break off of Antarctica Here’s how we were able to see that giant chunk of ice break off of Antarctica

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

An iceberg the size of Delaware just broke off of Antarctica

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An iceberg the size of Delaware just broke off of Antarctica An iceberg the size of Delaware just broke off of Antarctica

By Marlene Cimons

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Antarctica’s Blood Falls: not so mysterious, but still freaky as heck Antarctica’s Blood Falls: not so mysterious, but still freaky as heck

By Rachel Feltman

Antarctica is leaking from the inside out

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Antarctica is leaking from the inside out Antarctica is leaking from the inside out

By Jeremy Deaton

That giant crack in Antarctica just keeps getting bigger

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That giant crack in Antarctica just keeps getting bigger That giant crack in Antarctica just keeps getting bigger

By Kendra Pierre-Louis

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Behold The Beauty That’s Now Protected By The Ross Sea Reserve Behold The Beauty That’s Now Protected By The Ross Sea Reserve

By Mary Beth Griggs

Historic Shrinking of Antarctic Ice Sheet Linked to CO2 Spike

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Historic Shrinking of Antarctic Ice Sheet Linked to CO2 Spike Historic Shrinking of Antarctic Ice Sheet Linked to CO2 Spike

By Stacy Morford

Newly-Discovered Antarctic Bacteria Could Be Cramming Seafood With Mercury

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Newly-Discovered Antarctic Bacteria Could Be Cramming Seafood With Mercury Newly-Discovered Antarctic Bacteria Could Be Cramming Seafood With Mercury

By Meaghan Lee Callaghan

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Something To Celebrate: The Ozone Hole Is Really Healing Something To Celebrate: The Ozone Hole Is Really Healing

By Mary Beth Griggs

Ancient Waters Are Keeping The Southern Ocean Cool

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Ancient Waters Are Keeping The Southern Ocean Cool Ancient Waters Are Keeping The Southern Ocean Cool

By Jeremy Deaton

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Antarctica’s Carbon Dioxide Levels Have Reached A Troubling New Record Antarctica’s Carbon Dioxide Levels Have Reached A Troubling New Record

By Meaghan Lee Callaghan

Antarctic Birds Remember Which Humans Have Wronged Them

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Antarctic Birds Remember Which Humans Have Wronged Them Antarctic Birds Remember Which Humans Have Wronged Them

By Lindsey Kratochwill

Coast Guard Uses Drones To Find Icebreakers In Antarctica

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Coast Guard Uses Drones To Find Icebreakers In Antarctica Coast Guard Uses Drones To Find Icebreakers In Antarctica

By Kelsey D. Atherton

Arsenic From Copper Mines In Chile Was Found In Antarctic Ice

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Arsenic From Copper Mines In Chile Was Found In Antarctic Ice Arsenic From Copper Mines In Chile Was Found In Antarctic Ice

By Mary Beth Griggs

Just One Penguin Could Break Up A Huddle

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Just One Penguin Could Break Up A Huddle Just One Penguin Could Break Up A Huddle

By Lindsey Kratochwill

The Ozone Hole Is Now Larger Than North America

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The Ozone Hole Is Now Larger Than North America The Ozone Hole Is Now Larger Than North America

By Mary Beth Griggs

Parts Of Antarctica’s Ice Sheet Seem To Be Growing. No, Global Warming Is Not Over.

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Parts Of Antarctica’s Ice Sheet Seem To Be Growing. No, Global Warming Is Not Over. Parts Of Antarctica’s Ice Sheet Seem To Be Growing. No, Global Warming Is Not Over.

By Mary Beth Griggs

An ‘Army’ Of Seals Gathers Data In Antarctica

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An ‘Army’ Of Seals Gathers Data In Antarctica An ‘Army’ Of Seals Gathers Data In Antarctica

By Mary Beth Griggs

Gravity Data Confirms: Antarctica Is Melting Faster Than Ever Before

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Gravity Data Confirms: Antarctica Is Melting Faster Than Ever Before Gravity Data Confirms: Antarctica Is Melting Faster Than Ever Before

By Mary Beth Griggs

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Balloons And Airships Aren’t Just Steampunk, They’re Doing Cutting-Edge Science Balloons And Airships Aren’t Just Steampunk, They’re Doing Cutting-Edge Science

By Mary Beth Griggs

Underwater Robot Maps Polar Ice In 3-D

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Underwater Robot Maps Polar Ice In 3-D Underwater Robot Maps Polar Ice In 3-D

By Mary Beth Griggs

Antarctic Scientists Infiltrate Penguin Huddles With Adorable Remote-Controlled Car

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Antarctic Scientists Infiltrate Penguin Huddles With Adorable Remote-Controlled Car Antarctic Scientists Infiltrate Penguin Huddles With Adorable Remote-Controlled Car

By Francie Diep

Video: Despite World Ice Loss, Antarctic Ice Cover Reaches Record Size

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Video: Despite World Ice Loss, Antarctic Ice Cover Reaches Record Size Video: Despite World Ice Loss, Antarctic Ice Cover Reaches Record Size

By Rafi Letzter

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Science On Ice: 7 Antarctic Experiments To Keep An Eye On Science On Ice: 7 Antarctic Experiments To Keep An Eye On

Weird Microbes Thrive In Asphalt Lake And Sunless Glacial Water

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Weird Microbes Thrive In Asphalt Lake And Sunless Glacial Water Weird Microbes Thrive In Asphalt Lake And Sunless Glacial Water

By Francie Diep

New map of Antarctica

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Antarctica From Pole To Coast In Stunning Detail Antarctica From Pole To Coast In Stunning Detail

The Fish That Could Save Antarctica

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The Fish That Could Save Antarctica The Fish That Could Save Antarctica

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As Lower Levels Melt, Penguins Climb Ice Cliffs To Breed

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As Lower Levels Melt, Penguins Climb Ice Cliffs To Breed As Lower Levels Melt, Penguins Climb Ice Cliffs To Breed

Video: The Physics Of Emperor Penguin Huddles

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Video: The Physics Of Emperor Penguin Huddles Video: The Physics Of Emperor Penguin Huddles

By Francie Diep

How The U.S. Government Is Shutting Down Antarctica

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How The U.S. Government Is Shutting Down Antarctica How The U.S. Government Is Shutting Down Antarctica

By Jennifer Bogo

Big Pic: 820-Foot-High Tunnels Discovered Under Antarctic Ice

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Big Pic: 820-Foot-High Tunnels Discovered Under Antarctic Ice Big Pic: 820-Foot-High Tunnels Discovered Under Antarctic Ice

By Francie Diep

FYI: Can I Buy The Moon?

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FYI: Can I Buy The Moon? FYI: Can I Buy The Moon?

By Rebecca Boyle

Big Pic: The Sun Rises In Antarctica After 3 Months Of Darkness

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Big Pic: The Sun Rises In Antarctica After 3 Months Of Darkness Big Pic: The Sun Rises In Antarctica After 3 Months Of Darkness

By Dan Nosowitz

5 Amazing Antarctic Research Buildings

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5 Amazing Antarctic Research Buildings 5 Amazing Antarctic Research Buildings

By Colin Lecher

Thousands Of Species Found In Lake Vostok Ice

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Thousands Of Species Found In Lake Vostok Ice Thousands Of Species Found In Lake Vostok Ice

By Francie Diep

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What Would Antarctica Look Like If All The Ice Melted? What Would Antarctica Look Like If All The Ice Melted?

By Dan Nosowitz

We Have Life! Scientists Confirm Microbes Beneath Antarctic Glaciers

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We Have Life! Scientists Confirm Microbes Beneath Antarctic Glaciers We Have Life! Scientists Confirm Microbes Beneath Antarctic Glaciers

How Robots Will Do the Heavy Lifting in the Sahara and Antarctica

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How Robots Will Do the Heavy Lifting in the Sahara and Antarctica How Robots Will Do the Heavy Lifting in the Sahara and Antarctica

By Arnie Cooper and Andy Isaacson

Drill, Don’t Kill: Lessons From Two Underground Lakes

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Drill, Don’t Kill: Lessons From Two Underground Lakes Drill, Don’t Kill: Lessons From Two Underground Lakes

By Ryan Bradley

Five Reasons You Should Care About the New Ozone Hole Over the Arctic

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Five Reasons You Should Care About the New Ozone Hole Over the Arctic Five Reasons You Should Care About the New Ozone Hole Over the Arctic

By Rebecca Boyle

Japan’s Tsunami Rips Icebergs Double the Size of Manhattan From Antarctica

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Japan’s Tsunami Rips Icebergs Double the Size of Manhattan From Antarctica Japan’s Tsunami Rips Icebergs Double the Size of Manhattan From Antarctica

By Dan Nosowitz

With 30 Meters Left to Drill, Scientists Leave Subterranean Lake Vostok For The Winter, Amid Controversy

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With 30 Meters Left to Drill, Scientists Leave Subterranean Lake Vostok For The Winter, Amid Controversy With 30 Meters Left to Drill, Scientists Leave Subterranean Lake Vostok For The Winter, Amid Controversy

By Rebecca Boyle

Building the World’s Largest Telescope, a Mile Under Antarctic Ice

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Building the World’s Largest Telescope, a Mile Under Antarctic Ice Building the World’s Largest Telescope, a Mile Under Antarctic Ice

By Laurie J. Schmidt

Theme Building: Three DIY Snow Vehicles Show Winter Who’s Boss

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Theme Building: Three DIY Snow Vehicles Show Winter Who’s Boss Theme Building: Three DIY Snow Vehicles Show Winter Who’s Boss

By Andrew Rosenblum

Study Finds Ozone Hole Repair Contributes To Global Warming, Sea Ice Melt

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Study Finds Ozone Hole Repair Contributes To Global Warming, Sea Ice Melt Study Finds Ozone Hole Repair Contributes To Global Warming, Sea Ice Melt

Life Thrives Below Antarctic Glacier

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Life Thrives Below Antarctic Glacier Life Thrives Below Antarctic Glacier

By Laurie J. Schmidt

An East Antarctic Odyssey: The Final Segment

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An East Antarctic Odyssey: The Final Segment An East Antarctic Odyssey: The Final Segment

By Laurie J. Schmidt