Antarctic: No role for climate in Halley iceberg splitting
Scientists say natural events are driving the ice changes near Britain's Halley base in Antarctica.
April 5, 2019 • ~5 min
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Climate change: Warning from 'Antarctica's last forests'
Scientists call for more research into the last time when atmospheric carbon dioxide levels were the same as today.
April 3, 2019 • ~6 min
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Climate change: Drilling in 'Iceberg Alley'
The huge blocks of ice that drift away from Antarctica have a story to tell about Earth's past - and its future.
March 27, 2019 • ~6 min
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Climate change: Long Antarctic satellite record is secured
Scientists ensure the constant monitoring of the White Continent will continue unbroken into the 2030s.
March 6, 2019 • ~6 min
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UK's Halley Antarctic base in third winter shutdown
Staff are pulled out once again amid ongoing uncertainty surrounding the stability of nearby ice.
Feb. 28, 2019 • ~5 min
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UK Antarctic meteorite hunt bags large haul
The first British-led expedition to gather space rocks in the Antarctic returns with 36 objects.
Feb. 27, 2019 • ~6 min
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Search for Shackleton's lost Endurance ship called off
Thick ice and a lost sub bring an end to the search for the famous Antarctic explorer's sunken polar yacht.
Feb. 14, 2019 • ~6 min
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Surface lakes cause Antarctic ice shelves to ‘flex’
The filling and draining of meltwater lakes has been found to cause a floating Antarctic ice shelf to flex, potentially threatening its stability.
Feb. 13, 2019 • ~6 min
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Endurance: Search for Shackleton's lost ship begins
Scientists hope to discover one of the most famous ships in Antarctic exploration history this week.
Feb. 10, 2019 • ~3 min
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