Unmanned, so fortunately no scientists on board. Unfortunately, no billionaires on board.
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Let the Japanese sell more whale meat..........
It sleeps with Cthulhu now.
Let them dream.
Aliens.
This is the best summary I could come up with:
"This was the second time we took Ran to Thwaites Glacier to document the area under the ice," Anna Wåhlin, project lead and professor of physical oceanography at the University of Gothenburg, said in the press release.
It could dive hundreds of feet underwater to explore the underbellies of glaciers and help scientists study glacial melting due to climate change.
It's the widest glacier on Earth, measuring approximately 80 miles across, and its melting currently contributes to about 4% of global sea-level rise.
On its most recent mission, Ran was collecting close-up imaging and data of the Thwaites' underside when the researchers lost contact.
At this time, all search efforts have been called off, Louise Newman, ship manager for the University of Gothenburg, told Business Insider via email.
The University's Department of Marine Sciences hopes to eventually replace Ran and continue their expeditions at Thwaites.
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