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A groundbreaking discovery on the Falkland Islands unveils a hidden ancient rainforest.

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Quark Expeditions offers the spectacular opportunity to explore the last great wilderness on Earth - Antarctica - in an exciting and unforgettable fashion. Its 12-day ‘Antarctica by Helicopter: ...

Fossil corals in the Seychelles show sea level rose rapidly in the past, warning that today’s warming could trigger even faster ocean rise.