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Octopus DNA predicts future West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapse
Scientists have used octopus DNA to discover that the West Antarctic Ice Sheet (WAIS)...
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New mapping technology promises enhanced Antarctic biodiversity protection
SAEF scientists have developed new mapping technology to enhance the monitoring and...
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Arctic vs Antarctic lake microbes: New research reveals unique evolutionary tales
The first large-scale DNA study of microorganisms in Arctic, sub-Antarctic and Antarctic...
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Securing Antarctica’s Environmental Future’s 2023-2024 field season begins
SAEF’s Antarctic field season has started with around 20 scientists and professional...
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Insights for Antarctica from the IPBES Invasive Alien Species Report
The first global Invasive Alien Species Report has been released by IPBES. What does...
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A new method to measure the health of Antarctic moss
Like most plants, moss relies on water to survive. However, in Antarctica, where...
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Four SAEF Women Set Sail for Antarctica with Homeward Bound
On 12 November, four SAEF women will set sail for Antarctica as participants in Homeward...
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SAEF joins National Computational Infrastructure Flagship Scheme
Antarctic researchers will have access to cutting-edge computing infrastructure,...
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Explainer: How does moss survive in Antarctica?
Antarctica is the coldest, windiest and driest continent on Earth. Yet, amidst these...
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Professor Chris Greening awarded Prime Minister’s Prize for Life Scientist of the Year
“To receive the Frank Fenner Prize for Life Scientist of the Year is surreal. Growing...
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Failure to freeze: Low Antarctic sea ice may be ‘new abnormal’
“It appears we’re seeing the decline of the sea ice, long predicted by climate...
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Scientists call for a worldwide biodiversity monitoring system
The system will help bridge the gap between science and effective policy. ...
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