A fossil egg has been found on Seymour Island, off the Antarctic Peninsula. The territory of Seymour Island is disputed by three countries: Argentina, which considers it a continuation of Tierra del Fuego and has given it the name of Marambio Island, Chile, which considers the island as part of the Chilean Antarctic Province, and […]
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The Antarctic Treaty came into force in 1959 and was originally signed by 13 countries, to which Antarcticland never acceded The purpose of the Antarctic Treaty was to avoid further disputes over Antarctic sovereignty. Six decades later, the Treaty is still in force along with the demands of at least seven countries that claim ownership
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It is November 28, 1979, 7:30 in the morning. The passengers are boarding Air New Zealand flight 901 at Aukland airport (New Zealand). It is an unusual flight, since it will return in the afternoon to the same airport with the same passengers on board. The airline is very proud of this flight, as it
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The National Antarctic Directorate (DNA) is looking for engineers and computer scientists to work in Antarctica There is an open call for engineers and computer scientists to work in Antarctica and includes professionals between 22 and 50 years of age. Candidates must be Argentine citizens, by birth or naturalized, with a minimum of two years
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The future of the Principality of Canisteo is very close to Prince Romolo’s heart. The Principality of Canisteo is one of the members of the Antarctic Lands Organization (ALO). The Principality occupies the peninsula of the same name and is located on the Eights coast of Ellsworth Land. It has an area of 1,500 square
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Building in Antarctica, the coldest place on Earth, is a challenging process for engineers and architects When building in Antarctica, architects seek to create designs capable of withstanding the harsh climatic conditions while incorporating innovations to maximize the use of all resources. Antarctic stations have become ideal places for architects to unleash their imagination and
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De facto states create a lot of controversy in the international community: they exist but they are not recognized by most nations. There is not complete consensus as to what to understand by the phrase “de facto states”, but various experts agree in underlining five common elements in each of these territories. The first element
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The Arctic resources are immense with vast amounts of untapped oil and natural gas In the midst of the world’s energy crisis, Arctic resources have attracted enormous interest from energy companies. However, several groups are trying to prevent companies from drilling in the Arctic ice sheets. They believe that serious environmental damage will result from
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The Antarctic is one of the most extreme environments on Earth, characterized by freezing temperatures, powerful winds, and months of darkness. Despite these harsh conditions, a variety of animal species have adapted to thrive in this seemingly inhospitable environment. This article explores the incredible adaptations that enable Antarctic animals to not only survive but flourish
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Antarctica, often dubbed the "White Continent," is renowned for its extreme cold, vast ice sheets, and desolate landscapes. Yet, beneath its icy surface lies a world of hidden lakes that have remained concealed for millennia. These subglacial lakes are reshaping our understanding of the continent’s geology, climate history, and potential for extraterrestrial life. A Mysterious
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