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Topic: Antarctica

An ultrasound a day from a doctor far far away: How AIIMS Delhi reached India’s Antarctic station

Feasibility trials are complete and the team, comprising individuals from AIIMS, IIT Delhi, IHFC, and NCPOR plans to build its own medical-grade robot in the next phase.

NCPOR in Goa studies extremes—from Antarctica to deep ocean research

From global volcanic events to past El Niño circulations to the presence of microbial life, scientists at NCPOR have been able to decode global events through Antarctic ice.

Is it too late? Researchers warn West Antarctic Ice Sheet at ‘extreme risk’ of collapse

Studies reveal Antarctic ice crisis, brainless robots powered by air, the power of ‘desert cherries’ in fighting diabetes, and the link between gut microbes and heart disease.

How 2 PhD students helped James Webb telescope see better with AI, from their desks on Earth

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

The many milestones of India’s Maitri—30 bacteria species, ozone depletion, shadow bands

The new-and-improved Maitri II is said to have better working and living conditions for researchers, who spend much of the year in inhospitable climes.

Gurugram’s rich have a new frontier — Antarctica

At Gurugram's Prego restaurant, Juan Cristobal Del Bravo of Antarctica 21 transported a group of curious travellers to 12,000 km away to Antarctica — a land with no cities and no citizens.

Why it is important to do scientific work in Antarctica?

The geographic location of the Antarctic enables science that is less suitable elsewhere on the planet. An example of this is the work on space weather.

Antarctica scientists share adventures in video conference—’When vodka freezes, trouble starts’

Twenty-two researchers at India’s Bharati station in Antarctica spoke via video call to school students attending the India International Science Festival at IIT-Guwahati.

Dolphins smile at each other during social play & Antarctica is ‘greening’ at dramatic rate

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

Ice sheets in West Antarctica melting faster than in East, reason may lie in the origin story

ScientiFix, our weekly feature, offers you a summary of the top global science stories of the week, with links to their sources.

On Camera

Alphabet issues a 100-year bond. Do investors trust Big Tech more than governments now?

In an era of polarised politics and fiscal inertia, the world’s most powerful democracies struggle to issue debt beyond 30-50 years. Yet a private entity has convinced the market of its viability through the year 2126.

Andhra proposes Rs 100-cr wealth fund, eyes Norway-style sovereign fund model to drive growth

Andhra Pradesh Finance Minister Payyavula Keshav presented a Rs 3.32 lakh crore budget for 2026–27 in the assembly Saturday.

Top US military commander applauds ‘India’s tactical execution’ during Op Sindoor; adds ‘there’s lessons too’

On bilateral ties, Admiral Paparo said India-US ties have an exponential effect on deterrence, because it demonstrates a unity of purpose among us to maintain the peace.

The new Great Game—Trump’s playing for time, China for leverage & India for wiggle room

This is the game every nation is now learning to play. Some are finding new allies or seeing value among nations where they’d seen marginal interest. The starkest example is India & Europe.