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How penguin poop can help to mitigate climate change
Penguins could be playing a crucial role in stabilizing the climate in Antarctica when they go No. 2, according to new ...
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The deadly H5N1 bird flu has jumped species in Antarctica. It's getting closer to 'pandemic potential'
Samples were collected in Antarctica over nine weeks.(ABC News: Tom Hartley) Virus Ecologist Dr Michelle Wille uses the same processes as those used to track COVID-19.(ABC News: Tom Hartley ...
AUDIO: Antarctic tourist numbers surging
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Antarctic iceberg the size of Chicago breaks off, reveals thriving undersea ecosystem
An iceberg the size of Chicago that broke off of an Antarctic ice shelf has revealed a thriving ecosystem beneath it, according to researchers. On Jan. 13, the iceberg, named A-84, broke off from ...
Penguin poo creates clouds that help cool the planet, study finds
Penguin excrement releases ammonia that helps form clouds over Antarctica, possibly slowing climate change in the region.
AUDIO: Penguin poo helps to protect Antarctica
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Scientists collect unique sea creatures during voyage to East Antarctica
Along with understanding the impacts of warmer waters in the Antarctic region, scientists have been recording the rich and unique biodiversity — parts of which could be new to science.