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Scientists have outlined plans to build a series of mammoth engineering projects in Greenland and Antarctica to help slow down the disintegration of the planet’s main glaciers. The controversial proposals include underwater walls, artificial islands...
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The commander of a Spanish navy research ship has died in Antarctica after apparently falling overboard.
Javier Montojo Salazar, captain of the frigate Hespérides, disappeared on Friday night when the ship was near the Juan Carlos 1 research base on...
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Huge 'mega-colonies' of penguins have been discovered near the Antarctic peninsula, hosting more than 1.5m birds. Researchers say it shows the area is a vital refuge from climate change and human activities and should be protected by a vast new mari...