What's the only native insect of Antarctica have to do to survive? A research team has uncovered the special ability of the Antarctic midge to prosper in an extreme environment.

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Scientists from Osaka Metropolitan University have discovered how the Antarctic midge survives in extreme climates through a ...

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Researchers have investigated how animals react to this ... waves are caused by cold air fronts travelling northwards from Antarctica, parallel to the Andes and the Brazilian highlands.

A land of spectacular scenery and unique wildlife, many cruises of the southern hemisphere enable you to see Antarctica, but only dedicated itineraries with smaller ships actually take you ashore.