The Greek Origins of ‘Arctic’ and ‘Antarctic’
The Greek Meaning Behind ‘Arctic’ And ‘Antarctic’ Is Surprisingly Funny Have you ever wondered about the difference between the Arctic and Antarctica? Many people find it confusing, but there’s a simple way to remember which is which – and it’s…
Royal Navy Protects Penguins in Antarctic from Dangerous Bird Flu
Royal Navy Helps Protect Penguins in the Antarctic On 19th January 2024, Royal Navy sailors from HMS Protector are taking meticulous steps to avoid spreading dangerous bird flu to remote penguin colonies in Antarctica. The icebreaker is carrying out scientific…
Polar bear in Alaska dies from bird flu
Climate change is a threat to polar bear’s survival. Now they have a new deadly challenge facing them: bird flu. It was recently confirmed that a polar bear from northern Alaska has died from the disease. The current strain of…