Antarctic meteorites disappearing through melting ice
In the remote reaches of Antarctica, a silent drama is unfolding beneath the pristine blankets of ice and snow. Meteorites—fragments of cosmic debris that have journeyed across vast distances of space—have long captivated scientists, offering clues about the origins of our solar system and beyond. Yet, recent studies reveal a troubling trend: these ancient relics are vanishing at an alarming rate as the ice beneath them melts due to climate change. The Antarctic continent, renowned for its extreme cold and …