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Antarctic Research

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science-and-technology1 year ago

"Antarctic Research Sheds Light on Dark Matter Mysteries"

Scientists at the South Pole Telescope in Antarctica have analyzed initial data from their upgraded camera, SPT-3G, which captures remnant light from the universe's early formation. Their findings, published in Physical Review D, include the first measurements of gravitational lensing of the cosmic microwave background, offering insights into the early universe and dark matter. The research, led in part by Argonne National Laboratory, suggests that our current understanding of gravity holds true for large scales and will aid in probing cosmic inflation. The study hints at even more powerful future insights about the nature of our universe.

science-and-environment2 years ago

Decades of Antarctic Ice Sheet Data Unveiled

A comprehensive dataset on Antarctic ice thickness and bed topography, compiled over the past 60 years by more than 50 institutions, has been released, providing valuable information for predicting future ice loss and sea level rise. The dataset, known as Bedmap3, includes 52 million new data points and 1.9 million kilometers of measurements, doubling the amount of available data. The freely accessible dataset will aid in the development of more accurate models and help policymakers address the impact of Antarctica on rising oceans.