Antarctic icebergs are not only very photogenic, but also impact their immediate environment by releasing the fresh water they are made of. If enough such ice giants drift freely, they could also affect ocean currents. This probably happened on a grand scale during...
The radar system is mounted on a sled with air cushions. Photo: David Lilien, University of Copenhagen An international team of scientists last week determined the final coordinates for drilling for Antarctica’s oldest ice and began setting up the field camp on...