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Surprisingly warm water found on underside of Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier'
For the first time, an underwater robot visited the bottom of Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier.
Russian explorers discovered Antarctica 200 years ago. What we've learned about Earth's coldest continent.
Two centuries after it was first sighted by Russian explorers, Antarctica is a key site for studying the future of Earth's climate – and for global scientific cooperation.
Scientists Are Racing to Figure Out Why This Giant Glacier in Antarctica Is Melting So Fast
A robotic submarine is about to descend into a dark, water-filled cavern in Antarctica, to try to find out why one of the continent's largest glaciers is melting so fast.
Scientists Found the Deepest Land on Earth Hiding Beneath Antarctica's Ice
A new mapping effort revealed critical new details of Antarctica's hidden land.
Ozone Hole Over Antarctica Shrinks to Record-Small Size
The ozone hole over Antarctica has shrunk to its smallest size yet. Here's why.
Endangered Antarctic Glacier Could Soon Calve a Massive New Iceberg
Two large rifts have widened near the edge of Pine Island Glacier on the West Antarctic ice sheet. If they continue to grow, they could release an iceberg four times bigger than Manhattan.
'Upside-Down Rivers' of Warm Water Are Carving Antarctica to Pieces
Antarctica's ice shelves are under attack at their most vulnerable points.
