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One of the pages from the South Polar Times, written by members of the Terra Nova team, 1912

Final newspaper of Captain Scott’s doomed expedition reproduced

31 Mar 2011

̽»¨Ö±²¥last volume of the expedition newspaper, South Polar Times, written by the men waiting for news of Captain Scott’s return from the South Pole in...

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ozone

Scientists celebrate 25th anniversary of ozone hole discovery

04 May 2010

An international group of scientists will gather at the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge on Friday 7 May 2010 to celebrate the 25th anniversary of the...

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every drop counts

Scientists urge global action to preserve water supplies for billions worldwide

19 May 2009

Chinese, Indian, American and British scientists have released a conference declaration urging a region-by-region response to increased water...

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freezeframe

Freeze Frame: through the eyes of the polar explorers

01 Jan 2009

An ambitious project is making accessible some of the most important visual resources for research into international polar exploration.

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Mosaic of the Arctic

Polar science: IPY and SPRI

01 Jun 2007

̽»¨Ö±²¥largest coordinated programme of international polar activities in 50 years – International Polar Year (IPY) – kicked off globally on 1 March...

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Modern day alchemy

Modern day alchemy: Gold for 2012?

01 Feb 2007

An ambitious research project headed by the ̽»¨Ö±²¥ of Cambridge’s Computer Laboratory and Department of Engineering aims to revolutionise sports...

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