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Arctic flights to shed light on sea ice and storms link

Scientists are flying research aircraft through the heart of Arctic storms this summer to better understand how weather systems are affecting polar sea ice. Arctic cyclones are the main type …

High levels of pollutants in Antarctic snow

Scientists have recorded markedly increased levels of ‘fluorinated forever chemicals’ in Antarctic snow which are thought to have originated from the use of CFC-replacements.

Success for krill survey in South Georgia

The second of six winter krill surveys in South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands is underway. The first winter krill survey was completed successfully on board the South Georgia …

Extreme temperatures in Antarctica

Heatwaves aren’t just scorching Europe - here’s what extreme temperatures mean for Antarctica.

Tropical storms trigger Antarctic ice melt

New factors are contributing to record-high temperatures and ice melt over the eastern Antarctic Peninsula and Larsen C Ice Shelf.

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#RRSSirDavidAttenborough has returned from its first season in Antarctica. In our new video, we take a look back at… https://t.co/45ulh21jEb

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