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  • Hundreds of icequakes were detected at "doomsday" glacier of Antarctica

    Scientists detected hundreds of hidden icequakes at Antarctica’s Thwaites Glacier, revealing glacial seismic activity linked to iceberg calving and improving predictions of future sea-level rise.

  • NASA to launch two space balloons from Antarctica to target neutrinos

    NASA plans two Antarctic balloon launches to study extreme cosmic particles, using stable polar winds and continuous sunlight for extended high-altitude scientific observations.

  • New study reveals how did Antarctic deep waters end the last Ice Age?

    Ancient Antarctic Bottom Water expansion triggered carbon release and ended the last Ice Age, offering critical insight into ocean circulation’s role in global climate change.

  • Nevada cave tells a deeper story as scientists uncover 580,000 years of climate shifts

    Scientists analysed oxygen isotopes locked inside the minerals. These isotopes shift according to climate at formation.

  • H5N1 bird flu reaches Antarctica as climate change shifts wildlife

    H5N1 bird flu in Antarctic wildlife showing how climate change shifts animal ranges and highlights urgent need for monitoring and early-warning systems.

  • Varanasi teaser: From Antarctica to Africa, says Rajamouli as Mahesh Babu rides a bull as Rudra

    The buzz around SS Rajamouli’s Varanasi hit a new high when he unveiled the long-awaited teaser at a massive Ramoji Film City event. Around fifty thousand fans showed up, but entry was restricted to those holding special passport-style passes that instantly turned into prized collectibles.

  • Scientists extract oldest air ever measured from Antarctic Ice

    Researchers have retrieved six‑million‑year‑old air from East Antarctica, revealing insights into Earth’s ancient climate and greenhouse gas history.

  • Solar Eclipse September 2025: Will India witness the year’s last Surya Grahan today?

    September brings the year’s final solar eclipse, but will India see it? Skywatchers worldwide await the celestial display, while the nation must wait until 2027.

  • Solar Eclipse September 2025: How to watch year’s last eclipse live online today

    September’s partial solar eclipse will unfold today. Viewers can watch live online as the skies deliver the final celestial show of the year

  • Solar Eclipse September 2025: Timings and list of cities that will witness the year's last eclipse today

    A solar eclipse happens when the Moon moves between Earth and the Sun. Tonight, skywatchers await a celestial display as the year’s final eclipse approaches.

  • Solar Eclipse September 2025: Date, timings and is last Surya Grahan of the year visible in India?

    The Moon will once again align with the Sun this September. Will India catch a glimpse of the year’s final Solar Eclipse or miss it entirely?

  • Massive earthquake of magnitude 7.5 strikes Drake Passage between South America, Antarctica

    The earthquake was earlier reported as of magnitude 8.0 but was later downgraded to 7.5 by the USGS.

  • Antarctica Standalone June 2025 Net Sales at Rs 4.99 crore, up 3469.22% Y-o-Y

  • Meet the Gentoo Penguin: The Fastest Swimming Bird in the World

    Meet the Gentoo penguin, the world’s fastest swimming bird. From diving skills to parenting habits, here are some fascinating facts about this charming Antarctic resident you’ll love to discover.

  • Antarctica Standalone March 2025 Net Sales at Rs 6.79 crore, up 3121.06% Y-o-Y

  • Solar Eclipse 2025: When is the year’s second and final surya grahan – Will it be visible in India?

    A solar eclipse occurs when the Moon is in the way between the Earth and the Sun. This blocks the Sun's light partially or entirely for a brief time.

  • Something massive is hiding beneath Antarctica's ice — Here's what scientists discovered

    Around 90 per cent of Antarctica is buried under thick ice. The average depth of this layer is nearly 2.2 kilometres.

  • Antarctica Standalone December 2024 Net Sales at Rs 17.83 crore, up 7425.88% Y-o-Y

  • What is the reality of Antarctica's 'Pyramid'? Mysterious symmetrical mountain fuels alien theories

    Discover the natural wonder of Antarctica's pyramid-shaped mountain, formed by millions of years of freeze-thaw erosion, debunking conspiracy theories of ancient civilizations or extraterrestrial influence.

  • Ex-US Marine with roots in Bengaluru goes on 110-day solo Antarctica quest. Meet Akshay Nanavati

    As a boy studying in Bengaluru, Akshay always had a penchant for swimming and running, his father Ajay Nanavati said. It was a Ridley Scott movie 'Black Hawk Down' that inspired him to join the US Marines, he added.

  • Antarctica Standalone September 2024 Net Sales at Rs 0.40 crore, up 80.85% Y-o-Y

  • NASA's IceNode Robots study Antarctica's melting ice to predict sea level rise

    The IceNode project represents a major leap forward in our ability to measure ice melt in some of the hardest-to-reach places on Earth. With further testing and development, this fleet of autonomous robots could provide scientists with the valuable data needed to predict how melting ice will impact global sea levels in the coming decades.

  • Antarctica’s surface is rising due to melting ice; what significant consequences could this bring?

    Recent studies show that the land beneath the Antarctic Ice Sheet is slowly rising, a discovery with potential consequences for global sea levels.

  • Antarctica Standalone June 2024 Net Sales at Rs 0.14 crore, down 18.68% Y-o-Y

  • Discovery of 40 million year old year giant river by researcher in Antarctica ice

    A remarkable discovery was made by geologists, about the giant river in the ice of Antarctica. This year 40 million years old, this discovery is made by the collaborative efforts of the team of geologists led by Johann Klages.

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