Science

The Solar System’s Newest Beach Spot Is An Icy One

One ticket to Pluto, please! Seems there’s an ocean there just waiting to be discovered, surfed or lounged about. Don’t worry about my well-being though — I’ll be packing a sweater.


January 9, 2011
Science

Never Before Seen Underground Lake Vostok Might Bring New Life Forms

For 14 million years, Antarctica’s vast Lake Vostok has remained tantalisingly sealed off from the rest of the world, hidden under 4 kilometres of ice. What unique forms of life might have evolved in the hidden depths?