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Antarctica, Amber
Antarctica may have once been covered by a jungle of trees, new study shows
Picture Antarctica—not as an endless expanse of snow and ice, but as a lush, green rainforest teeming with towering trees and mysterious plants. It sounds like something from a sci-fi movie, but thanks to a groundbreaking discovery, scientists have proof that this icy continent was once home to a thriving jungle.
Amber in Antarctica proves it had trees in ancient times
German researchers found amber in Antarctica for the first time, proving it had trees 90 million years ago. In 2017, the Alfred Wegener Institute scientists found it from a depth of 946 meters
Newly discovered amber reveals Antarctica once looked very different
Scientists recently discovered amber fragments that suggest the snow-covered continent of Antarctica could have once been a lush jungle.
90-million-year-old amber reveals Antarctica's secret past
Ancient amber found in Antarctica uncovers a 90-million-year-old rainforest, revealing insights into its warm, prehistoric climate.
90-million-year-old amber discovery reveals Antarctica was once covered with trees
Scientists have discovered amber fragments in Antarctica, revealing that the now-frozen continent was once a thriving rainforest during the mid-Cretaceous period. The amber, dating back 90 million years,
Ancient amber discovery reveals Antarctica's lush past
The idea that Antarctica is more than just a vast expanse of snow and ice isn't particularly new. However, a recent scientific discovery gives this notion a concrete dimension. The finding, dating back 90 million years,
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What It's Like to Be a Scientist Working on a Cruise Ship in Antarctica
We caught up with Dr. Brandi Revels about the power of citizen science, why icebergs still blow her mind, and what it’s like ...
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Scientists Find Evidence of an Ancient Rainforest in Antarctica
"So far, amber deposits have been described from every continent except
Antarctica
," the paper reads. The treasure, dubbed ...
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'Another piece of the puzzle': Antarctica's 1st-ever amber fossil sheds light on dinosaur-era rainforest that covered South Pole 90 million years ago
Until now, Antarctica was the only continent on Earth without any known amber fossils. But sediment cores taken from below ...
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Can an Ingenious Ice Curtain Stop Antarctica From Melting?
Researchers have proposed a groundbreaking plan to install an 80-kilometer underground curtain to protect the West Antarctic ...
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Atlas Announces Black Friday Event for 2025-26 Antarctica Season
Atlas Ocean Voyages has announced its 2024 Black Friday Event, which comprises savings of up to 20 percent on fares for ...
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Woman Running 7 Marathons On 7 Continents In 7 Days Sets New Record In Antarctica
A triathlete who goes by the name of 'Ashkickin' has embarked on a challenge to run 7 marathons on 7 continents in 7 days ...
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Experience The Antarctica Adventure Of A Lifetime On Seabourn Pursuit
Don't wait to make Antarctica your last journey in reaching all seven continents. With amazing wildlife and other-worldly ...
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Emperor penguin travels over 2,000 miles from Antarctica to Australia in possible first
An emperor penguin was rescued from an Australian beach after presumably making a 2,000-mile trek from its Antarctic habitat.
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Is it true that Antarctica also has a giant pyramid like Giza?
A pyramid-shaped mountain in Antarctica, resembling the Great Pyramid of Giza, has sparked curiosity. Scientists explain that ...
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