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Antarctic meteorites being lost to climate change, study finds

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Antarctic meteorites being lost to climate change, study finds

NEW DELHI: About 5,000 meteorites are being lost in Antarctica because of ice melting caused by climate change, new research has found. Scientists are calling for a major international effort to preserve the scientific value of meteorites as these space fragments provide insights into the origin of life on Earth, along with “secrets of the … Read more

New Zealand’s glaciers shrinking faster, scientist warns

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New Zealand’s glaciers shrinking faster, scientist warns

WELLINGTON: New Zealand’s glaciers are shrinking as ice melts at an accelerating rate, a top government scientist warned Monday after concluding a monitoring expedition in the country’s Southern Alps.The country’s climate institute conducts a yearly aerial “snowline survey”, which helps to chart how much ice the nation’s glaciers have lost. “Overall, the snowline has been … Read more