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Science in Antarctica

For over a century Britain has been at the forefront of exploration and scientific research in Antarctica. The scientific advances that have been made over recent decades have gained international recognition and have changed humankind’s understanding of planet Earth. The UK’s vibrant Antarctic research community plays a leading role in the international efforts to investigate and monitor environmental change in the Polar Regions.

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An emperor penguin colony on sea ice

7 things you didn’t know about poo in Antarctica

Poo isn’t usually what first comes to mind when thinking of Antarctica, we tend to imagine the frozen landscape, vast expanses of white, ice sheets, and penguins. Yet, poo is …