Russia’s Northern Sea Route
As Arctic ice recedes, a new maritime highway is opening along Russia's northern coast: the Northern Sea Route. This potential shortcut between Europe and Asia is more than just a…
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The Brinicle: Icy Finger of Death
Beneath the polar ice, a bizarre underwater icicle known as a brinicle descends toward the ocean floor. This "Icy Finger of Death" is a hollow tube of ice formed around…