Antarctica Icy Blanket secret explained New Map Uncovers Hills Valleys Ridges

The research has revealed hidden hills, alpine-style valleys, eroded troughs, flat lowlands and high-relief terrain that were ...
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Historical discovery—Marine animals never before seen are found in Antarctica, which could rewrite the history of biology

A research trip to Antarctica uncovered marine life that hadn't been seen before in one of the world's most remote spots.

Snow isn’t actually white

Despite its immaculate reputation, snow isn’t always white. “Most of the time, snow does look white,” says Belles. “But ...

Greenland is described as "the world's largest island" by a variety of encyclopaedias. Does Australia's status as a continent negate the fact that it is "a piece of land ...

There is no formula which can be applied which will show Australia to be the largest island. Either we exclude continental land masses, which results in Greenland winning the accolade with Australia ...

Beneath Antarctica's largest ice shelf, a hidden ocean is revealing its secrets

Beneath Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf lies one of the least measured oceans on Earth—a vast, dark cavity roughly twice the ...

75 mind-blowing facts you’ll think are made up (but aren’t)

Polar bears aren't white, strawberries aren't berries and the Earth isn't round—we'll have you rethinking everything you thought you knew! Mind-blowing facts you have to read to believe Did you know ...