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A Heatwave in Antarctica Totally Blew the Minds of Scientists. What They Deciphered is Alarming

In March 2022, Antarctica experienced an extraordinary heatwave. A major global research project was launched to unravel the reasons behind it and the damage it caused. The results give the global community a chance to prepare for what a warmer world may bring.

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