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Colossal Squid Filmed Alive for the First Time
A colossal squid, the largest known squid species, was filmed for the first time in its natural habitat near the Southern Sandwich Islands at a depth of 600 meters by researchers from the Schmidt Ocean Institute using an unmanned submersible; the juvenile squid was approximately 30 centimeters long.
Colossal Squid Filmed Alive for the First Time
A colossal squid, the largest known squid species, was filmed for the first time in its natural habitat near the Southern Sandwich Islands at a depth of 600 meters by researchers from the Schmidt Ocean Institute using an unmanned submersible; the juvenile squid was approximately 30 centimeters long.
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24% Bias Score
US Tariffs Hit Remote Antarctic Islands
US President Trump's new tariffs impact the Heard and McDonald Islands, a remote Antarctic territory last visited in 2016, despite their lack of significant exports to the US; this 10% tax highlights the global reach of trade disputes.
US Tariffs Hit Remote Antarctic Islands
US President Trump's new tariffs impact the Heard and McDonald Islands, a remote Antarctic territory last visited in 2016, despite their lack of significant exports to the US; this 10% tax highlights the global reach of trade disputes.
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40% Bias Score
Thriving Ecosystem Found Under Calved Antarctic Iceberg
An international team of scientists discovered a previously inaccessible, thriving ecosystem under a massive iceberg that calved off Antarctica's George VI Ice Shelf in January 2024, revealing diverse species, including giant sea spiders and icefish, at 1,300 meters deep, challenging understanding o...
Thriving Ecosystem Found Under Calved Antarctic Iceberg
An international team of scientists discovered a previously inaccessible, thriving ecosystem under a massive iceberg that calved off Antarctica's George VI Ice Shelf in January 2024, revealing diverse species, including giant sea spiders and icefish, at 1,300 meters deep, challenging understanding o...
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40% Bias Score
Assault Allegations at South African Antarctic Research Base
A crew member at South Africa's SANAE IV Antarctic research base is under psychological evaluation following reports of assault and sexual harassment of colleagues; authorities are investigating while the team remains at the base.
Assault Allegations at South African Antarctic Research Base
A crew member at South Africa's SANAE IV Antarctic research base is under psychological evaluation following reports of assault and sexual harassment of colleagues; authorities are investigating while the team remains at the base.
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40% Bias Score
Assault Reported at Antarctic Research Station
An assault at South Africa's Sanae IV Antarctic research station, allegedly stemming from a scheduling dispute, has prompted an urgent response from authorities and prompted rescue pleas from some team members; the incident highlights the psychological challenges of isolated research in extreme envi...
Assault Reported at Antarctic Research Station
An assault at South Africa's Sanae IV Antarctic research station, allegedly stemming from a scheduling dispute, has prompted an urgent response from authorities and prompted rescue pleas from some team members; the incident highlights the psychological challenges of isolated research in extreme envi...
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40% Bias Score
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Spreads Across Antarctica
A highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has spread throughout Antarctica, infecting various bird and mammal species, though penguin mortality remains surprisingly low. The virus, originally from China, was first detected in the Antarctic on February 24, 2024, and has already caused significant mor...
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Spreads Across Antarctica
A highly pathogenic avian influenza virus has spread throughout Antarctica, infecting various bird and mammal species, though penguin mortality remains surprisingly low. The virus, originally from China, was first detected in the Antarctic on February 24, 2024, and has already caused significant mor...
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24% Bias Score
Iranian Deputy Fired for Lavish Antarctic Trip Amid Economic Crisis
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian fired his deputy, Shahram Dabiri, for a lavish Antarctic trip costing approximately $6,685 during Iran's economic crisis, characterized by 8.4% unemployment and 29.5% inflation (IMF, October 2024), sparking public outrage.
Iranian Deputy Fired for Lavish Antarctic Trip Amid Economic Crisis
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian fired his deputy, Shahram Dabiri, for a lavish Antarctic trip costing approximately $6,685 during Iran's economic crisis, characterized by 8.4% unemployment and 29.5% inflation (IMF, October 2024), sparking public outrage.
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52% Bias Score
Trump Tariffs Hit Remote Antarctic Islands
President Trump's new tariffs have impacted the remote Heard and McDonald Islands, a territory 4,000km southwest of Australia, imposing a 10% tariff on goods despite the islands' minimal human presence and lack of significant exports to the US. Other locations impacted include the Cocos (Keeling) Is...
Trump Tariffs Hit Remote Antarctic Islands
President Trump's new tariffs have impacted the remote Heard and McDonald Islands, a territory 4,000km southwest of Australia, imposing a 10% tariff on goods despite the islands' minimal human presence and lack of significant exports to the US. Other locations impacted include the Cocos (Keeling) Is...
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40% Bias Score
Bedmap3 Reveals Antarctica's Vulnerable Bedrock
The British Antarctic Survey released Bedmap3, the most detailed map yet of Antarctica's bedrock, revealing that if all the ice melted, sea levels would rise 58 meters and exposing previously hidden geographical features.
Bedmap3 Reveals Antarctica's Vulnerable Bedrock
The British Antarctic Survey released Bedmap3, the most detailed map yet of Antarctica's bedrock, revealing that if all the ice melted, sea levels would rise 58 meters and exposing previously hidden geographical features.
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Assault and Harassment Allegations at Antarctic Research Station Prompt Immediate Response
Following allegations of physical assault and sexual harassment at South Africa's Sanae IV Antarctic research station, authorities initiated a response plan involving constant psychological support for the nine-member team, while investigating both incidents; no team members required immediate retur...
Assault and Harassment Allegations at Antarctic Research Station Prompt Immediate Response
Following allegations of physical assault and sexual harassment at South Africa's Sanae IV Antarctic research station, authorities initiated a response plan involving constant psychological support for the nine-member team, while investigating both incidents; no team members required immediate retur...
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36% Bias Score
Antarctic Research Team Isolated After Assault and Death Threats
A South African research team in Antarctica sent a distress email reporting a team member physically assaulted and threatened to kill a colleague; the team is isolated for 10 months due to extreme weather, and the accused is also alleged to have committed sexual assault.
Antarctic Research Team Isolated After Assault and Death Threats
A South African research team in Antarctica sent a distress email reporting a team member physically assaulted and threatened to kill a colleague; the team is isolated for 10 months due to extreme weather, and the accused is also alleged to have committed sexual assault.
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24% Bias Score
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Spreads Across Antarctica, Reaching Subantarctic Islands
A highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, initially detected in Antarctica a year ago, has spread significantly across hundreds of kilometers of coastline, affecting various bird and penguin populations and reaching subantarctic islands; new research confirms its continued presence and spread to ne...
Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza Spreads Across Antarctica, Reaching Subantarctic Islands
A highly pathogenic avian influenza virus, initially detected in Antarctica a year ago, has spread significantly across hundreds of kilometers of coastline, affecting various bird and penguin populations and reaching subantarctic islands; new research confirms its continued presence and spread to ne...
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12% Bias Score
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