On a map, Antarctica reads like the final frontier, a place where the rules of the natural world work a little differently.

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Scientists analyzed chemical and isotopic markers in groundwater to reconstruct changes in water table levels over time.

Tiny soil animals survive harsh desert conditions, revealing hidden life and climate driven survival strategies underground.

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The reliable performance of PV modules is heavily influenced by the climate conditions in deserts, which include factors such as irradiance, temperature, humidity and dust soiling. Image: DEWA R&D. A ...