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Ancient Fish-Lizard Skeleton Found Uncovered Beneath Melting Glaciers (Representational Image)

Antarctic Glacier to Rapidly Melt in Decades to Come: Geologists Find

A recent study by a team of global geologists has shown that PIG that has contributed about 25 percent of total ice loss in Antarctica may continue to melt for more decades to come.

Feb 21, 2014

India vs New Zealand 4th ODI Results: Taylor Century Gives Kiwis Convincing Win over Beleaguered India

India vs New Zealand live score - Skipper MS Dhoni led from the front, and with some help from Ravindra Jadeja and Rohit Sharma, led India to a good total to put the pressure on New Zealand..

Jan 28, 2014

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US Icebreaker Polar Star's Help no Longer Needed as Snow Dragon, Akademik Shokalskiy Break Free

The help of US Coast Guard's giant 'Polar Star' icebreaker is no longer needed as the Chinese and Russian ships waiting for help were able to break free from the thick ice on their own.

Jan 9, 2014

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US Icebreaker Polar Star Sails to Antarctica in Renewed Bid to Rescue Stranded Chinese, Russian Ships

American vessel Polar Star is the latest icebreaker that is on its way to Antarctica, tasked with the rescue of two ships - Akademik Shokalskiy and Snow Dragon - stranded in thick ice.

Jan 5, 2014

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Antarctic Ship Trapped in Ice: Helicopter Arrives at Scene, Complex Plan to Rescue Russian Vessel Underway [Videos]

A helicopter, belonging to Chinese icebreaker Snow Dragon, has arrived near the stranded research Russian ship MV Akademik Shokalskiy, bringing renewed hopes to the passengers stuck in dense ice off East Antarctica, since 26 December.

Jan 2, 2014

Trapped in Antarctica: Passengers Broadcast Happy New Year Song, Await Rescue Helicopter [Video]

The Finnish-built Shokalskiy got trapped in Antarctica on 24 December, with 52 passengers and 22 crew members. The Russian scientific research vessel has 26 tourist passengers, along with scientists, onboard.

Jan 1, 2014

Antarctic Ship Trapped in Ice: Helicopter Rescue Planned after Attempts by Icebreakers Fail

After icebreakers failed to rescue MV Akademik Shokalskiy, a helicopter will be used to collect passengers who have been stranded in thick ice for a week.

Dec 31, 2013

Australian icebreaker struggles to reach icebound vessel

An icebound Russian research vessel prepares to ring in the New Year in remote Antarctica as blizzards hamper a helicopter rescue planned after several icebreaking attempts failed. Duration: 01:50

Dec 31, 2013

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Antarctic Ship Trapped in Ice: Australian Icebreaker Aurora Australis Sails to Save Russian Vessel

Passengers on Russian scientific mission ship Academician Shokalskiy, stranded and trapped in dense ice off East Antarctica, are hoping Australian icebreaker Aurora Australis can arrive there soon and help them reach open waters.

Dec 29, 2013

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Stuck in Antarctica: Will Passengers on Russian Vessel Celebrate New Year Stranded on Ice?

After passengers onboard the Russian vessel, Shokalskiy were forced to celebrate Christmas stranded in Antarctica, looks like New Year's celebration too will be a similar affair.

Dec 28, 2013

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Antarctic Ship Trapped in Ice: Chinese 'Snow Dragon' Icebreaker Sets Off for Rescue

Chinese icebreaker vessel, named Xue Long (Snow Dragon) is expected to reach the dense ice-packed region off East Antarctica, where a Russian scientific mission ship has been trapped since Christmas Eve.

Dec 27, 2013

Antarctica May Have Diamonds: Scientists Find Kimberlite Rock Known to Have Precious Stones

Australian scientists have uncovered kimberlite rock that is known to have the precious diamonds.

Dec 18, 2013

Newly Discovered ‘Coldest’ Place On Earth Measures Bitter Minus 93.2 Degree Celsius

There is a spot in a remote uninhabited Antarctica where a human could survive for only three minutes due to the bitter low temperature. It is in fact the coldest temperature discovered so far in history and is recorded at a bitter minus 93.2 degree Celsius (-135.8F)

Dec 10, 2013

Civilization 5 to Get New DLC Packs

Two new DLC packs will be released for Civilization 5.

Oct 17, 2013

'Pink' Full Moon Brings Lunar Eclipse: Where to Watch Live Online

The first partial lunar eclipse of 2013, the third shortest eclipse of the 21st century, will occur on Thursday night. The April full moon, called as the "pink" full moon, will pass through Earth's shadow in a partial lunar eclipse.

Apr 25, 2013

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