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Antarctica
Explore this fascinating frozen continent and discover some of the important scientific research being carried out there.
Find out about the work of conservators who are preserving the huts and objects left behind by early Antarctic explorers such as Captain Scott.
Watch videos about Antarctic research
Follow the Antarctic conservation blog
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Popular content
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Wildlife in winter
Winter isn't just a time for staying indoors and keeping warm. There's an abundance of wildlife outside so get some ideas here.
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Dino Directory
Which dinosaurs lived in Britain and the rest of the world? Check out our guide to over 300 dinosaurs organised by body shape, country, time or using the A-Z.
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The deep ocean
Earth's oceans are home to more species than any other habitat, yet we know less about them than the surface of the moon.
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Urban tree survey
Join in a nationwide survey of trees in our streets, parks and gardens. In winter, it is much easier to distinguish evergreens.
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Earth Debates
Discuss the big issues for the Earth Summit 2012 - how to tackle the challenges of widespread poverty, environmental destruction and our growing population.
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Nature news
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Just 2% of plant collectors find the majority of new species, new research shows, and these great plant hunters could be key to finding the rest of the world's undiscovered plants.
Nature on film
Latest video
Museum marine biologist Adrian Glover reveals the diversity of life in the Antarctic deep sea and explains why it might be changing.
