Earlier this year it was clear Antarctic sea ice levels were low. Now, as the continent enters spring, it’s obvious that “it’s a really exceptional year.”
Tag: Antarctic Regions
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Bird Flu Raced Through South America. Antarctica Could Be Next.
More than 100 million birds breed in the region, and many are likely to be vulnerable to the virus, scientists warned.
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When Sea Ice Retreated, Some Emperor Penguins Didn’t Breed
New research indicates that a majority of emperor penguins in a region of Antarctica lost their chicks to sea ice melt.
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A Look at How Much Less Antarctic Sea Ice There Is This Year
It’s winter in Antarctica, when sea ice cover typically grows. But this year’s sea ice is way behind, reaching record lows with implications for the planet.
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Neutrinos Detection Builds a Ghostly Map of the Milky Way
Astronomers for the first time detected neutrinos that originated within our local galaxy using a new technique.