1. Rapid Moss Expansion Across the Continent
In recent years, scientists have observed a dramatic uptick in moss growth across Antarctica. Once confined to small, isolated pockets, mosses are now colonizing areas that were previously covered by ice. According to a study published in Current Biology, moss growth rates have increased up to fivefold since the 1950s. This surge marks a stark contrast to the slow, stable expansion seen over previous centuries, revealing just how quickly environmental conditions are shifting at the bottom of the world.