First ever heatwave recorded in Antarctica
SYDNEY: Even the world’s coldest continent is not immune to rising global temperatures, with scientists recording the first ever heatwave event in Antarctica over the 2019-20 summer period, reported Xinhua news agency. Researchers from the Australian Antarctic Programme revealed on Tuesday that they had recorded temperatures as high as 9.2 degrees Celsius at Casey station […]
‘Ice queens’ continue journey to Antarctica
SHAH ALAM: The All Women Expedition to Antarctica (Aweta), who were held up due to uncertain rains in Puntas Arenas, Chile, was finally able to continue the journey yesterday. Its spokeswoman, when contacted by Bernama, said the team of ice queens led by polar adventurer Dr Sharifah Mazlina Syed Abdul Kadir, was allowed into Antarctica […]
Malaysian ‘ice queens’ ready to conquer Antarctica
SHAH ALAM: Women have always been synonymous with soft, delicate as well as gentle demeanour, and while still retaining these qualities, they have become more courageous in participating in adventurous activities used to be dominated by men. Undoubtedly, more women today are highly educated and more exposed to the outside world and like to challenge […]
