Not only is Winter Solstice celebrated in the U.S., but other countries have their own traditions to honor the shortest day of the year. It is not only recognized in Central and Northern America, but also in Northern Africa, Europe, and Asia. The summer solstice in the Southern Hemisphere is actually the Winter Solstice in the […]
Research has recently been published in the journal Nature, about Antarctica having a diversity of live, rich species living on the frozen desert. Antarctica may provide a better life in the future, as its hidden secrets continue to be uncovered. Scientists have found that Antarctica’s biodiversity is larger and more diverse than they have imagined, […]
The tragic leopard seal mauling endured by British scientist Kirsty Brown, which occurred during a research study in Antarctica, is now being investigated. The incident of the marine biologist’s untimely death, which took place summer of 2013, is said to the first leopard seal attack of its kind to have occurred on the icy continent. Last year, […]