“The Weddell Sea,” wrote historian Thomas R. Henry in 1950, “is, according to the testimony of all who have navigated its mountain-filled waters, the most treacherous and bleak region on earth.” These are the swirling, ship-crushing waters where Ernest Shackleton lost the Endurance. Common sense would therefore indicate that tourists can do well there – … Read more
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Editor’s note: A version of this story appeared in CNN’s science newsletter Wonder Theory. To receive it in your inbox, Register for free here. The incredible discoveries and scientific achievements of 2023 prove how far curiosity and wonder can take humanity. Archaeological discoveries have allowed researchers to take intriguing steps into the past and reveal … Read more