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Antarctica is the only continent discovery so far not reached by coronavirus. Thousands of researchers travel there every year during the summer season. The region’s ice sheet is a treasure trove of climate data. One continent on Earth remains untouched by coronavirus. Antarctica. Scientists want to keep it that way, …

The Independent employs journalists from around the world to bring you truly independent journalism. To support us, consider a contribution. Thwaites glacier in West Antarctica is considered by many climate scientists to be one of the world’s most vulnerable and most important glaciers in terms of future sea level rise …