Tag: Antarctica
Antarctica’s First Amber Fossil Reveals Dinosaur-era Rainforest at South Pole
Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery in Antarctica by finding the continent's first-ever piece of amber. This fossilized resin, unearthed from sediment cores collected beneath the seafloor off Antarctica's coast, provides valuable insights into...
Exploring the Endurance Expedition: Incredible 3D Scan Details of Shackleton’s Antarctica Journey
The Endurance, the ship famously lost during Sir Ernest Shackleton's ill-fated 1914 Antarctic expedition, has been the subject of detailed 3D scans and underwater photographs by the Falklands Maritime Heritage Trust. These images offer...
Unveiling the First Map of Antarctica’s Green Space: Key Findings and Implications
Antarctica is a place of extremes, with harsh living conditions that challenge even the most resilient organisms. The recent discovery of green vegetation across the continent is a sign of changing times, as warmer...
Antarctic Polar Vortex Split: What It Means for Climate
Antarctica is experiencing a rare event as its polar vortex is showing signs of splitting, a phenomenon not seen since 2002. This split in the southern vortex could result in a sudden warming of...