2 results for "polar research"
🚀 InnovationScientists Map Hidden Mountains Under Antarctic Ice
A new map reveals a hidden world of jagged peaks and deep valleys beneath Antarctica's ice sheet, more than doubling the known number of hills to nearly 72,000. The breakthrough could help scientists better predict how fast ice will melt and sea levels will rise.
🚀 InnovationChina Scientists Create Self-Healing Crystals That Repair at 99% Efficiency
Researchers at Jilin University in China have developed remarkable orange crystals that can heal their own cracks across extreme temperatures, from freezing liquid nitrogen to scorching heat. These self-repairing crystals recover 99% of their original clarity and could revolutionize technology in aerospace, deep-sea exploration, and polar research.