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Scientists trapped on Antarctica for 10 more months plead for help after fellow expert 'sexually assaulted and threatened to kill colleagues' at their tiny base
1 week, 4 days ago

Scientists trapped on Antarctica for 10 more months plead for help after fellow expert 'sexually assaulted and threatened to kill colleagues' at their tiny base

Daily Mail  

A group of scientists trapped in a tiny base in Antarctica have sent an email pleading to be rescued after they say a member of their team threatened to kill another colleague. A South African research group dispatched to Sanae IV base, a research station in Antarctica, are isolated on their mission for at least 10 more months. Scientists on …

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African penguins are being ‘trapped’ by climate change
8 years, 1 month ago

African penguins are being ‘trapped’ by climate change

LA Times  

An African penguin runs out of the ocean after swimming with other penguins at Boulders Beach in Simon’s Town, South Africa. Climate change and overfishing off Africa’s southern tip have set a “trap” for endangered African penguins leaving their nests. A new study in Current Biology describes a recently discovered trap off the coast of South Africa and Namibia that …

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Scientists discover 'astonishing' dinosaur tail trapped in amber in unprecedented find
8 years, 3 months ago

Scientists discover 'astonishing' dinosaur tail trapped in amber in unprecedented find

The Independent  

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Antarctic icecaps could help scientists predict Earth's future weather
14 years, 3 months ago

Antarctic icecaps could help scientists predict Earth's future weather

The Hindu  

London’s Science Museum will feature three pieces of ice core, drilled from the Antarctic icecap, which could help scientists predict Earth’s future weather. “This gallery will show how scientists have acquired their knowledge about Earth’s climate history -- with our ice cores providing some of the most telling examples,” the Observer quoted museum director Chris Rapley, as saying. By drilling …

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