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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Introduction Antarctica, the most remote and inhospitable continent on Earth, presents unique challenges for telecommunications. Despite its harsh environment, there exists a vital need for communication systems to support scientific research, logistics, and safety operations. This article delves into the complexities faced in establishing and maintaining telecommunication services in this extreme region. Geographical and Environmental
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Antarctica, the frozen desert at the southernmost tip of our planet, has long been a subject of fascination and scientific inquiry. Beyond its stunning beauty and extreme conditions, Antarctica is a crucial barometer for global climate health. The drastic changes occurring in this icy wilderness due to climate change have profound implications not only for
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Bir Tawil is a unique place in the world—an area of about 2,060 square kilometers located between Egypt and Sudan, yet claimed by neither country This status as terra nullius—a Latin term meaning “no man’s land”—makes Bir Tawil a geopolitical rarity, shared only with a few other regions on the planet, such as Marie Byrd
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In the year 1900 Robert Falcon Scott was 32 years old. He was born in Devon, England. His father owned a brewery whose proceeds had made it possible to support his family decently. However, after he sold the brewery, the money from the sale had been very poorly invested, and soon the family faced considerable
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Hot caves were found under the Erebus volcano. Under the Erebus volcano in Antarctica, a system of interconnected caves has been discovered in which the internal temperature is about 25 degrees Celsius. The caves are covered with ice, but there is a summer temperature inside. A scientific expedition from the Fenners School of the Environment
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Introduction Antarctica, Earth’s southernmost continent, has long been a pivotal focus of climate research due to its vast ice sheets and significant impact on global sea levels. A new study has brought alarming news: the rate at which Antarctic ice is melting is accelerating, posing serious environmental and geopolitical concerns. The Study’s Findings Conducted by
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The Antarctic Lands Organization ALO groups together Principalities and territories included in the 2007 claim of Antarcticland, to the United Nations. The principalities of Antarcticland, Canisteo, King, New Malta, Thurston, and West Antarctic, on the Antarctic peninsula, which includes Alexander I Island and the adjacent archipelago, the historical and inalienable possession of Prince Gottlieb, regent
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There are more than 20K cryptocurrencies worldwide, and one of the most promising is the Antarctic. The cryptocurrency has been launched by the Antarctic Lands Organization for sustainable activities and programs. The Antarctic has been designed to help protect the environment, while promoting the growth of eco-friendly activities. So, let’s learn about the Antarctic, known
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Rate of melting in Antarctica is increasing in areas with high of concentrations of soot and contamination by tourists A recent study, published in the prestigious journal, Nature, revealed that the rate of melting is increasing in areas of Antarctica. Especially where there are higher concentrations of soot. In addition, the research affirmed that contamination
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