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Scientists Brave Icy Waters to Study Antarctica's Melting Thwaites Glacier

January 8, 2026

A group of researchers on the icebreaker Araon recently arrived at Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. This glacier is melting fast. The journey took 12 days from New Zealand. The trip was mostly smooth until the ship hit thick sea ice. The ice around Antarctica is very dense. The crew had to navigate c

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Antarctica's Hidden Secrets: Unveiling the Dynamic Past of the Frozen Continent

June 13, 2025

Antarctica is much more than a frozen wasteland. It has a rich and complex history that scientists are only beginning to understand. Recent studies have revealed that the continent's ice sheets have a more dynamic past than previously thought. This new information comes from a team of resea

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Deep Sea Mystery: The Colossal Squid's First Live Encounter

April 16, 2025

The colossal squid, a giant among invertebrates, has finally been seen alive in its natural habitat. This is a big deal because it's the first time in a century that scientists have spotted one swimming freely in the deep sea. The squid, known as Mesonychoteuthis hamiltoni, can grow up to 23 feet lo