Who owns Antarctica? Governing and Managing the Last Continent. Boundary and Territory Briefing 1(1): 1-57Beck, Peter J. 1994. "Who Owns Antarctica? Governing and Managing the Last Continent." International Boundaries Research Unit, Boundary & Territory Briefing 1 (1): 1-52....
From feudal common land, through the rules of the sea, to the vast, nationless expanse of Antarctica, Grayling explores the history of the places which no one, and therefore everyone, owns. Examining the many ways this so-called terra nullius has fallen victim to ‘the tragedy of the commo...
Who claims Antarctica? Antarctica: In the social sciences and geography, Antarctica refers to one of the continents. This continent was not settled by humans during early migrations, but instead only discovered recently. As such, various countries claim this land. ...
Who owns the Arctic Ocean?Arctic Ocean:In geography and the social sciences, the Arctic Ocean refers to a large body of water that connects with the Atlantic Ocean. This ocean is colder and fresher than the others. Its fish are eaten by some populations residing on the nearby coasts....
Space activities must be for the benefit of all nations and humans. (So, nobody owns the moon.) Nuclear weapons and other weapons of mass destruction are not allowed in Earth orbit, on celestial bodies or in other outer-space locations. (In other words, peace is the only acceptable use ...
Antarctica is unlike other continents. Winter temperatures can drop below -125°F, the coldest on the planet, and gale winds often exceed 150 miles per hour. During those sunless months, the continent can double in size as surrounding water freezes. Equally important, nobody owns Antarctica. T...
“Everyone who is seriously involved in the pursuit of science becomes convinced that some spirit is manifest in the laws of the universe, one that is vastly superior to that of man.” - Albert Einstein
Both cities are captivating places in their own right. But each also owns a poignant museum about the atom bomb drops that took place in these cities towards the end of World War Two. Both are powerful places that everyone should visit. As you would expect, it’s better for older children...
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