Scientists drilling off the coast of Antarctica made a startling discovery recently that could hold clues to the Earth's future — especially if climate change keeps warming the planet.
According to a study published in the journal Nature, the frozen continent was home to a "near-tropical" rainforest 52 million years ago, when temperatures measured about 68 degrees Fahrenheit.
The sediment found in the Antarctic seabed may be more relevant during a summer when drought, record heat and violent storms are being connected to climate change trends.
