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Santa Claus cleared for travel in Canadian airspacescientists have uncovered a significant Cold War relic buried beneath 's ice sheet: . This forgotten military base, originally constructed in 1959, lies hidden under 100 feet of ice. Its rediscovery by NASA during a routine research mission sheds light on an ambitious-and covert-military project from one of history's most tense eras. Built by the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers during the height of Cold War tensions, was envisioned as more than a remote military installation. Nicknamed the "city under the ice," it was part of Project Iceworm, a classified plan to deploy nuclear missiles capable of reaching Soviet targets. The base featured a sprawling network of tunnels stretching over 3,000 miles and housed firing positions for 600 nuclear weapons. While Denmark, which governs , was informed that the base was a scientific outpost, the true military objectives were kept secret until declassified in 1997. was designed to provide a strategic advantage in nuclear warfare, but its ambitious vision was ultimately thwarted by the shifting and unstable Greenland ice sheet. The facility was abandoned in 1967, with snow and ice accumulating over the decades, hiding its structures beneath layers of frozen history. NASA stumbled upon during a research mission in April 2024 while flying over Greenland. Scientists aboard a Gulfstream III jet were using UAVSAR (Uninhabited Aerial Vehicle Synthetic Aperture Radar) technology to map the internal structure of the ice sheet. Instead of just finding ice layers, the radar picked up the base's structures. "We were looking for the bed of the ice, and out pops ," said , a cryospheric scientist at NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory. "We didn't know what it was at first." The radar system, which sends radio waves to map subsurface features, revealed detailed images of the base, including tunnels and buildings. The findings aligned with historical records, confirming the radar had located the long-lost base. This advanced technology offers a unique perspective on buried features, which can now be studied in greater detail than ever before. Environmental and Historical Significance While is a fascinating historical discovery, its reemergence also raises environmental concerns. With 's ice sheet melting at an alarming rate, scientists warn that the base's buried chemical, biological, and radioactive waste could eventually be exposed. The melting could release hazardous materials into the environment, posing significant risks. 's work with radar technology is not just about rediscovering the past-it's also essential for understanding the future. By mapping ice sheets in and , researchers can better predict their response to rising global temperatures and their impact on sea-level rise. "Without detailed knowledge of ice thickness, it is impossible to know how ice sheets will respond to warming oceans and atmosphere," explained. The rediscovery of serves as both a reminder of Cold War ambitions and a warning of the environmental consequences of human activity. While the base may have been forgotten for decades, its existence beneath 's ice sheet offers invaluable insights into history, climate science, and the challenges of managing long-term environmental risks. As researchers continue to study this frozen relic, its story will contribute to a broader understanding of our planet's past and future.
BRUSSELS (AP) — European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen arrived in Uruguay Thursday for the final stages in to clinch a trade deal between the 27-nation EU and the South American Mercosur trade bloc that would create a trans-Atlantic market of some 700 million people. “The finish line of the EU-Mercosur agreement is in sight. Let’s work, let’s cross it,” von der Leyen said Thursday, sidestepping objections from some EU member states like France and protests by farmers across the bloc. French President Emmanuel Macron, mindful of his country’s vocal and politically powerful farming community, has described what was on the table as “unacceptable.” If the deal with the South American bloc — comprising of Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, Uruguay and Bolivia — goes ahead, EU producers would have to compete with South American agricultural exports such as beef, poultry and sugar. “We will continue to steadfastly defend our agricultural independence,” Macron said Thursday. Because the EU Commission negotiates trade agreements for all 27 member states, von der Leyen could go ahead with a provisional deal this weekend at the Mercosur summit in Uruguay, only to see it flounder because one or more members states refuse to sign up to it. A draft deal was , but disagreements over environmental, economic and political issues have delaying its final approval until now. If the final differences are bridged, the EU-Mercosur deal would encompass an economic area covering almost a quarter of global GDP. It would center on reducing tariffs and trade barriers and make it easier for businesses on both sides to export goods. Germany, with its huge car industry, is a big proponent of the deal since it would make it much easier and cheaper for Volkswagens, Audis and BMWs to be sold in Latin America. Von der Leyen’s trip suggested that technical issues between the EU and the South American bloc were settled and the road was open for “the top political level to make the final compromises to try to get a deal over the line,” said Commission spokesman Olof Gill. protest movement last year sent warning shots to negotiators and on Thursday, protests from Belgian farmers added their voice by blocking border crossings. They say Mercosur producers would be allowed to flood the market with produce than do not have to meet the strict EU environmental and animal protection standards they have to abide by, thus unfairly undercutting the market. On top of that, they say South American producers benefit from lower labor costs and larger farms. If von der Leyen clinches a deal, the Commission would still have to pour it into legal text and only at that stage would it become clear if certain or all parts need to be approved by unanimity or whether a special majority among EU nations would suffice to make the deal final. ___ Tom Nouvian contributed from Paris Raf Casert, The Associated Press
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