Deep-diving robots help crack the mystery of Antarctica’s vanishing sea ice

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By Matt SimonApr 17, 2026, 4:45 am122 ptsTrending
Something strange has been swirling in the waters around Antarctica. From the 1970s until a decade ago, the floating sea ice that radiates from the continent had been expanding, even with climate change already in full swing. Then, in 2016, it suddenly and dramatically contracted — and has yet to recover —…

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