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fromPsychology Today
3 days ago

How Reading Horror Novels Unveils the Human Psyche

When we read a horror novel, it activates the brain's fear response, releasing adrenaline and other stress hormones that put us on high alert, allowing us to experience a thrill without being in real danger. Known as benign masochism, reading can provide a safe way to satisfy our curiosity about the more disturbing aspects of human nature (Yang & Zhang, 2021).
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fromWIRED
1 month ago

Antarctica Is Changing Rapidly. The Consequences Could Be Dire

Antarctica is experiencing interconnected abrupt changes that risk irreversible ice loss and global sea-level rise capable of submerging coastal cities.
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fromstupidDOPE | Est. 2008
1 month ago

Atlas Ocean Voyages Unveils 2025 Holiday Expeditions in Antarctica | stupidDOPE | Est. 2008

Atlas Ocean Voyages offers all-inclusive Antarctic holiday expeditions in 2025, combining yacht-style luxury with immersive polar exploration and festive celebrations.
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fromJuxtapoz
4 weeks ago

Juxtapoz Magazine - The Waves: David Benjamin Sherry @ Huxley-Parlour, London

Large-scale analogue photographs of Antarctica transform ice into vivid, otherworldly forms that affirm conservation, reanimate photographic tradition, and generate new queer narratives of identity.
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fromMail Online
1 month ago

Google Maps users are baffled after spotting a 'UFO' in Antarctica

A round, disc-like, uniformly black object resembling a UFO appears under a cliff in Antarctica near 66°16'24.5"S 100°59'03.5"E, prompting speculation.
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fromTravel + Leisure
1 month ago

This Is the Most Expensive Vacation for U.S. Travelers in 2025-and No, It's Not Antarctica

Rwanda is the most expensive destination for American travelers in 2025, with an average trip cost of $18,417.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
1 month ago

7.5-magnitude earthquake hits Drake Passage off South America

A preliminary magnitude 7.5 earthquake struck the Drake Passage in the South Atlantic off southern Argentina, prompting a Chilean tsunami advisory for parts of Antarctica.
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fromwww.scientificamerican.com
2 months ago

China Just Built a Clean-Energy System in Antarctica. Here's How.

Building a clean-energy system in Antarctica required overcoming extreme challenges, including temperatures below -40 degrees Celsius, fierce winds of up to 300 km/h, and perpetual darkness during polar nights.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

US research station staff evacuated from Antarctica in high-risk operation

New Zealand air force successfully evacuated three personnel from McMurdo Station in Antarctica amid extreme weather and darkness.
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fromwww.dw.com
2 months ago

Scientists search for climate clues in ancient ice DW 08/04/2025

The oldest continuous ice core, 1.2 million years old, is being studied to understand historical climate patterns and improve future climate predictions.
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fromABC7 Los Angeles
4 months ago

Explorers capture mysterious deep-sea squid alive on camera for the first time: 'What are the odds?'

First live footage captured of the Gonatus antarcticus squid, revealing this elusive species in its natural habitat.
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fromTravel + Leisure
5 months ago

This New 12-day Expedition Takes You to Some of the Most Beautiful Corners of South America

Patrick Woodhead's White Desert expands its Antarctic operations to South America with the luxury adventure series, Dr. Jones Collection.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago

Last chance for humanity': the cold reality of monitoring global heating on a glacier

Glaciers worldwide are experiencing unprecedented retreat, with records indicating the most rapid loss in recent years.
fromABC7 Los Angeles
6 months ago

NatGeo launches ourHOME Earth Month sweepstakes, offering once-in-a-lifetime prize trip

National Geographic's ourHOME sweepstakes offers participants a chance to win a remarkable Antarctic expedition for two, celebrating Earth Month and fostering a deeper connection with nature.
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fromBusiness Insider
6 months ago

Scientists captured the first-ever footage of a colossal squid in the deep sea after a 100-year search. It's a baby.

First-ever footage of a living colossal squid in its natural deep-sea habitat captured by scientists near Antarctica.
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fromTravel + Leisure
6 months ago

You Can With a Free 12-day Cruise to Antartica-With a Plus One, Airfare, Excursions, and More

National Geographic is offering a chance to win a free cruise to Antarctica as part of an Earth Day celebration.
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fromwww.nytimes.com
6 months ago

In Argentina, a Boom in Antarctic Cruises Is Straining the End of the World'

Ushuaia's tourism boom is leading to both economic prosperity and significant local challenges.
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