by . mark prigg . published : . 09:51 est , 11 october 2012 . | . updated : . 11:47 est , 11 october 2012 . scientists have produced the first . three dimensional map of the surface beneath antarctic sea ice , helping . them better understand the impact of climate change on antarctica . the . team of scientists from eight countries have used a robot submarine to . chart a frozen and inverted world of mountains and valleys , allowing . accurate measurements of the crucial thickness of antarctic sea ice . by . german airline lufthansa will soon allow its passengers to travel with falcons , the company has announced . from late next year , travellers will be able to take their hunting birds onboard in a newly-designed device called the ` falcon master ' tray , which can be fitted with a cage . the move is set to prove popular with the airline 's middle east customers , where falconry is hugely popular . combining the data with airborne measures of surface ice and snow , . scientists can now accurately measure changes in ice thickness and . scroll down for video . the ` falcon master ' enables owners to transport their falcons or other birds in the aircraft sitting on a dedicated bird stand connected to standard seat tracks . it comes with a cage and transparent cover . german airline lufthansa will soon allow its passengers to travel with falcons , the company has announced . the united arab emirates runs wild falcon conservation projects as well as breeding farms and veterinary hospitals for the animals . better understand the affects of global warming . an early version of the 3d map . ` the ice thickness is regarded . amongst climate scientists as the holy grail of determining changes in . the system , ' antarctic marine glaciologist jan lieser told reuters . ` if . we can determine the change in the thickness of the sea ice we can . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- ugandan health officials are declaring the country free of an ebola outbreak blamed for 17 deaths since late july . the last patient with a confirmed infection was released on august 24 , the world health organization said in a statement . `` who does not recommend that any travel or trade restrictions be applied to uganda with respect to this event , '' it said . the outbreak 's initial confirmation at a hospital in the western town of kagadi sent patients fleeing and the facility scrambling to contact those who may have had the disease . in a separate incident , a convict brought to the hospital on suspicion of an infection escaped . for centuries hunting with falcons was a major source of meat in the harsh desert region , and the birds remain a national emblem , found on everything from corporate logos to banknotes . but with wildlife under pressure , hunting has been restricted , and many affluent emiratis now travel abroad to locations as far as morocco , pakistan and central asia . ` falconry is very popular in many countries of the middle east , and the falcon master , developed by vip & executive jet solutions , allows the owner to take their falcons or other birds in the cabin with them , ' said the airline 's technology division , lufthansa technik . the united arab emirates runs wild falcon conservation projects as well as breeding farms and veterinary hospitals for the animals . the move is set to prove popular with the airline 's middle east customers , where falconry is hugely popular . less than a third of the outbreak 's `` 24 probable and confirmed cases '' survived , according to the who . more than 350 people were isolated for testing on suspicion of having the disease . ebola is caused by a highly infectious virus that spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids . symptoms include fever , vomiting , diarrhea , abdominal pain , headache , a measles-like rash , red eyes and , at times , bleeding from body openings . initial symptoms of ebola can be mistaken for other illnesses such as the flu . the ebola virus was first detected in 1976 in the central african nation of zaire -lrb- now the democratic republic of the congo -rrb- , uganda 's neighbor to the west . the virus is named after a river in that country , where the first outbreak of the disease was found . at least 10 people died in a separate ebola outbreak in late august in the democratic republic of congo . the device is now in the design phase , and the certification process would likely take six to nine months before it is ready for use , ' a lufthansa spokesman said . estimate the rate of change that is due to global warming . ' scientists . have ice thickness data for the arctic region dating back to the 1950s , . allowing for analysis of changes in the arctic ocean , but similar data . has been unavailable for the ice around the frozen southern continent . lieser , . who is aboard an australian icebreaker in antarctic waters , is part of . the sea ice physics and ecosystem experiment project , involving . scientists from australia , belgium , canada , france , germany , japan , new . zealand and the united states . the special stand is adjustable in height , width and depth and can be installed on a seat of all of lufthansa 's airbus , boeing and other aircraft types . falcons are currently permitted on a number of middle eastern airlines including abu dhabi-based etihad . the birds wear hoods and are usually tethered to the passenger 's glove to prevent them from flying around the cabin . abu dhabi-based etihad airline says on its website that ` we accept the carriage of falcons in the main aircraft cabin provided that all the necessary documents have been obtained . we also accept falcons as checked baggage . ' from late next year , travellers will be able to take their hunting birds onboard in a newly-designed device called the ` falcon master ' tray , which can be fitted with a cage . royal jordanian also states that ` falcons may be carried in the cabin ' on many flights , provided they are ` properly hooded ' , adding that ` a chain or rope must be securely attached to the aircraft seat and the leg of each bird ' . lufthansa said it had designed the bird-transport devices ` in close cooperation with falcon experts from the middle east ' . ` the falcon master ensures maximum hygienic protection of the cabin walls , seats and carpets from soiling by the birds , ' lufthansa said a statement . the platform can be quickly disassembled in three parts and stowed in lightweight containers which can be transported like a trolley . the majority of airlines currently allow passengers to travel with domesticated pets such as small cats and dogs in the cabin . a free-swimming robot submarine , manoeuvres beneath sea ice in eastern antarctica to collect data for the 3d map . falcons are currently permitted on a number of middle eastern airlines including abu dhabi-based etihad . a handful of airlines including finnair , united airlines and alaska airlines also allow animals such as rabbits , guinea pigs and hamsters in the cabin . air europa allows its customers to travel in the cabin with fish , tortoises and some rodents , while other pets accepted as hold luggage . the robot was carried aboard the australian antarctic division 's icebreaker , aurora australis . they are using a . free-swimming robot submarine , which moves about 20 meters -lrb- 65 feet -rrb- . below the ice and travels in a grid pattern , using multi-beam sonar to . measure the underside of the ice . lieser . said changes in sea ice thickness affects the formation of cold , salty . antarctic bottom water that drives global ocean currents and is crucial . for sea life , from phytoplankton and krill to whales . ` we . flights arriving in the uk allow domestic animals to enter the country providing they meet the entry requirements of a microchip , blood tests and rabies vaccinations . can actually get a full 3d image of what we are measuring . it 's never . been done before and that 's really exciting , ' lieser added . the . results will help set a baseline to establish how climate change . affects antarctic sea ice . scientists will also be able to examine how . changes to sea ice affect the ecosystem . similar tests in 2007 used only airborne equipment and produced only two dimensional maps , which are less accurate . the icebreaker aurora australis awaiting the return of the scientific teams and their equipment in the antarctic .
17 people died in uganda 's ebola outbreak . the last patient was released on august 24 . the initial announcement of the outbreak caused panic and sent patients fleeing . at least 10 more died in a separate outbreak in the democratic republic of congo .
. the united arab emirates runs wild falcon conservation projects as well as breeding farms and veterinary hospitals for the animals . better understand the affects of global warming . an early version of the 3d map . ` the ice thickness is regarded . amongst climate scientists as the holy grail of determining changes in . the system , ' antarctic marine glaciologist jan lieser told reuters . ` if . we can determine the change in the thickness of the sea ice we can . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- ugandan health officials are declaring the country free of an ebola outbreak blamed for 17 deaths since late july . the last patient with a confirmed infection was released on august 24 , the world health organization said in a statement . `` who does not recommend that any travel or trade restrictions be applied to uganda with respect to this event , '' it said . the outbreak 's initial confirmation at a hospital in the western town of kagadi sent patients fleeing and the facility scrambling to contact those who may have had the disease . in a separate incident , a convict brought to the hospital on suspicion of an infection escaped . for centuries hunting with falcons was a major source of meat in the harsh desert region , and the birds remain a national emblem , found on everything from corporate logos to banknotes . but with wildlife under pressure , hunting has been restricted , and many affluent emiratis now travel abroad to locations as far as morocco , pakistan and central asia . ` falconry is very popular in many countries of the middle east , and the falcon master , developed by vip & executive jet solutions , allows the owner to take their falcons or other birds in the cabin with them , ' said the airline 's technology division , lufthansa technik . the united arab emirates runs wild falcon conservation projects as well as breeding farms and veterinary hospitals for the animals . the move is set to prove popular with the airline 's middle east customers , where falconry is hugely popular . less than a third of the outbreak 's `` 24 probable and confirmed cases '' survived , according to the who . more than 350 people were isolated for testing on suspicion of having the disease . ebola is caused by a highly infectious virus that spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids . symptoms include fever , vomiting , diarrhea , abdominal pain , headache , a measles-like rash , red eyes and , at times , bleeding from body openings . initial symptoms of ebola can be mistaken for other illnesses such as the flu . the ebola virus was first detected in 1976 in the central african nation of zaire -lrb- now the democratic republic of the congo -rrb- , uganda 's neighbor to the west . the virus is named after a river in that country , where the first outbreak of the disease was found . at least 10 people died in a separate ebola outbreak in late august in the democratic republic of congo . the device is now in the design phase , and the certification process would likely take six to nine months before it is ready for use , ' a lufthansa spokesman said . estimate the rate of change that is due to global warming . ' scientists . have ice thickness data for the arctic region dating back to the 1950s , . allowing for analysis of changes in the arctic ocean , but similar data . has been unavailable for the ice around the frozen southern continent . lieser , . who is aboard an australian icebreaker in antarctic waters , is part of . the sea ice physics and ecosystem experiment project , involving . scientists from australia , belgium , canada , france , germany , japan , new . zealand and the united states . the special stand is adjustable in height , width and depth and can be installed on a seat of all of lufthansa 's airbus , boeing and other aircraft types . falcons are currently permitted on a number of middle eastern airlines including abu dhabi-based etihad . the birds wear hoods and are usually tethered to the passenger 's glove to prevent them from flying around the cabin . abu dhabi-based etihad airline says on its website that ` we accept the carriage of falcons in the main aircraft cabin provided that all the necessary documents have been obtained . we also accept falcons as checked baggage . ' from late next year , travellers will be able to take their hunting birds onboard in a newly-designed device called the ` falcon master ' tray , which can be fitted with a cage . royal jordanian also states that ` falcons may be carried in the cabin ' on many flights , provided they are ` properly hooded ' , adding that ` a chain or rope must be securely attached to the aircraft seat and the leg of each bird ' . lufthansa said it had designed the bird-transport devices ` in close cooperation with falcon experts from the middle east ' . ` the falcon master ensures maximum hygienic protection of the cabin walls , seats and carpets from soiling by the birds , ' lufthansa said a statement . the platform can be quickly disassembled in three parts and stowed in lightweight containers which can be transported like a trolley . the majority of airlines currently allow passengers to travel with domesticated pets such as small cats and dogs in the cabin . a free-swimming robot submarine , manoeuvres beneath sea ice in eastern antarctica to collect data for the 3d map . falcons are currently permitted on a number of middle eastern airlines including abu dhabi-based etihad . a handful of airlines including finnair , united airlines and alaska airlines also allow animals such as rabbits , guinea pigs and hamsters in the cabin .
. the united arab emirates runs wild falcon conservation projects as well as breeding farms and veterinary hospitals for the animals . better understand the affects of global warming . an early version of the 3d map . ` the ice thickness is regarded . amongst climate scientists as the holy grail of determining changes in . the system , ' antarctic marine glaciologist jan lieser told reuters . ` if . we can determine the change in the thickness of the sea ice we can . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- ugandan health officials are declaring the country free of an ebola outbreak blamed for 17 deaths since late july . the last patient with a confirmed infection was released on august 24 , the world health organization said in a statement . `` who does not recommend that any travel or trade restrictions be applied to uganda with respect to this event , '' it said . the outbreak 's initial confirmation at a hospital in the western town of kagadi sent patients fleeing and the facility scrambling to contact those who may have had the disease . in a separate incident , a convict brought to the hospital on suspicion of an infection escaped . for centuries hunting with falcons was a major source of meat in the harsh desert region , and the birds remain a national emblem , found on everything from corporate logos to banknotes . but with wildlife under pressure , hunting has been restricted , and many affluent emiratis now travel abroad to locations as far as morocco , pakistan and central asia . ` falconry is very popular in many countries of the middle east , and the falcon master , developed by vip & executive jet solutions , allows the owner to take their falcons or other birds in the cabin with them , ' said the airline 's technology division , lufthansa technik . the united arab emirates runs wild falcon conservation projects as well as breeding farms and veterinary hospitals for the animals . the move is set to prove popular with the airline 's middle east customers , where falconry is hugely popular . less than a third of the outbreak 's `` 24 probable and confirmed cases '' survived , according to the who . more than 350 people were isolated for testing on suspicion of having the disease . ebola is caused by a highly infectious virus that spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids . symptoms include fever , vomiting , diarrhea , abdominal pain , headache , a measles-like rash , red eyes and , at times , bleeding from body openings . initial symptoms of ebola can be mistaken for other illnesses such as the flu . the ebola virus was first detected in 1976 in the central african nation of zaire -lrb- now the democratic republic of the congo -rrb- , uganda 's neighbor to the west . the virus is named after a river in that country , where the first outbreak of the disease was found . at least 10 people died in a separate ebola outbreak in late august in the democratic republic of congo . the device is now in the design phase , and the certification process would likely take six to nine months before it is ready for use , ' a lufthansa spokesman said . estimate the rate of change that is due to global warming . ' scientists . have ice thickness data for the arctic region dating back to the 1950s , . allowing for analysis of changes in the arctic ocean , but similar data . has been unavailable for the ice around the frozen southern continent . lieser , . who is aboard an australian icebreaker in antarctic waters , is all the necessary documents have been obtained . we also accept falcons as checked baggage . ' from late next year , travellers will be able to take their hunting birds onboard in a newly-designed device called the ` falcon master ' tray , which can be fitted with a cage . royal jordanian also states that ` falcons may be carried in the cabin ' on many flights , provided they are ` properly hooded ' , adding that ` a chain or rope must be securely attached to the aircraft seat and the leg of each bird ' . lufthansa said it had designed the bird-transport devices ` in close cooperation with falcon experts from the middle east ' . ` the falcon master ensures maximum hygienic protection of the cabin walls , seats and carpets from soiling by the birds , ' lufthansa said a statement . the platform can be quickly disassembled in three parts and stowed in lightweight containers which can be transported like a trolley . the majority of airlines currently allow passengers to travel with domesticated pets such as small cats and dogs in the cabin . a free-swimming robot submarine , manoeuvres beneath sea ice in eastern antarctica to collect data for the 3d map . falcons are currently permitted on a number of middle eastern airlines including abu dhabi-based etihad . a handful of airlines including finnair , united airlines and alaska airlines also allow animals such as rabbits , guinea pigs and hamsters in the cabin the uk allow domestic animals to enter the country providing they meet the entry requirements of a microchip , blood tests and rabies vaccinations . can actually get a full 3d image of what we are measuring . it 's never . been done before and that 's really exciting , ' lieser added . the . results will help set a baseline to establish how climate change . affects antarctic sea ice . scientists will also be able to examine how . changes to sea ice affect the ecosystem . similar tests in 2007 used only airborne equipment and produced only two dimensional maps , which are less accurate . the icebreaker aurora australis awaiting the return of the scientific teams and their equipment in the antarctic .
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' from late next year, travellers their hunting birds onboard in a newly-designed device the ` falcon master ' tray, fitted a cage. royal jordanian also states ` falcons may carried the cabin ' on many flights, provided ` properly hooded adding a chain rope securely the leg each bird ' lufthansa said it designed the bird-transport devices ` in close cooperation falcon experts the middle east ' ` the falcon master ensures maximum hygienic protection the cabin walls, seats from soiling by the birds ' lufthansa said a statement. the platform can quickly disassembled three parts stowed lightweight containers which transported like. the majority airlines currently allow travel domesticated pets such small cats in. a free-swimming robot submarine, manoeuvres beneath eastern antarctica collect the 3d map. falcons are currently permitted a number middle eastern airlines abu dhabi-based etihad. a handful airlines including finnair, united airlines alaska airlines also allow animals such,. air europa allows its customers travel the cabin fish, some rodents while other pets accepted hold luggage. the robot was carried aboard the australian antarctic division 's icebreaker, aurora they using a. free-swimming robot submarine, moves -lrb- 65 -rrb-. below the ice travels a grid pattern, using multi-beam sonar. measure the underside the ice. lieser. said changes sea ice thickness affects the formation cold, salty. antarctic bottom water that drives global ocean currents is crucial. for sea life, from whales ` we. flights arriving the uk allow domestic animals enter providing a microchip, blood tests can actually get a full 3d image what we measuring. it 's never. been done that 's really exciting, ' lieser added. the. results will help set a baseline to establish how climate change. affects antarctic sea ice. scientists will also examine. changes sea ice affect the ecosystem. similar tests in 2007 used only airborne equipment produced only two dimensional maps, less. the icebreaker aurora australis awaiting the scientific teams and their equipment in.
. the united arab emirates runs wild falcon conservation projects as well as breeding farms and veterinary hospitals for the animals . better understand the affects of global warming . an early version of the 3d map . ` the ice thickness is regarded . amongst climate scientists as the holy grail of determining changes in . the system , ' antarctic marine glaciologist jan lieser told reuters . ` if . we can determine the change in the thickness of the sea ice we can . -lrb- cnn -rrb- -- ugandan health officials are declaring the country free of an ebola outbreak blamed for 17 deaths since late july . the last patient with a confirmed infection was released on august 24 , the world health organization said in a statement . `` who does not recommend that any travel or trade restrictions be applied to uganda with respect to this event , '' it said . the outbreak 's initial confirmation at a hospital in the western town of kagadi sent patients fleeing and the facility scrambling to contact those who may have had the disease . in a separate incident , a convict brought to the hospital on suspicion of an infection escaped . for centuries hunting with falcons was a major source of meat in the harsh desert region , and the birds remain a national emblem , found on everything from corporate logos to banknotes . but with wildlife under pressure , hunting has been restricted , and many affluent emiratis now travel abroad to locations as far as morocco , pakistan and central asia . ` falconry is very popular in many countries of the middle east , and the falcon master , developed by vip & executive jet solutions , allows the owner to take their falcons or other birds in the cabin with them , ' said the airline 's technology division , lufthansa technik . the united arab emirates runs wild falcon conservation projects as well as breeding farms and veterinary hospitals for the animals . the move is set to prove popular with the airline 's middle east customers , where falconry is hugely popular . less than a third of the outbreak 's `` 24 probable and confirmed cases '' survived , according to the who . more than 350 people were isolated for testing on suspicion of having the disease . ebola is caused by a highly infectious virus that spreads through direct contact with bodily fluids . symptoms include fever , vomiting , diarrhea , abdominal pain , headache , a measles-like rash , red eyes and , at times , bleeding from body openings . initial symptoms of ebola can be mistaken for other illnesses such as the flu . the ebola virus was first detected in 1976 in the central african nation of zaire -lrb- now the democratic republic of the congo -rrb- , uganda 's neighbor to the west . the virus is named after a river in that country , where the first outbreak of the disease was found . at least 10 people died in a separate ebola outbreak in late august in the democratic republic of congo . the device is now in the design phase , and the certification process would likely take six to nine months before it is ready for use , ' a lufthansa spokesman said . estimate the rate of change that is due to global warming . ' scientists . have ice thickness data for the arctic region dating back to the 1950s , . allowing for analysis of changes in the arctic ocean , but similar data . has been unavailable for the ice around the frozen southern continent . lieser , . who is aboard an australian icebreaker in antarctic waters , is part of . the sea ice physics and ecosystem experiment project , involving . scientists from australia , belgium , canada , france , germany , japan , new . zealand and the united states . the special stand is adjustable in height , width and depth and can be installed on a seat of all of lufthansa 's airbus , boeing and other aircraft types . falcons are currently permitted on a number of middle eastern airlines including abu dhabi-based etihad . the birds wear hoods and are usually tethered to the passenger 's glove to prevent them from flying around the cabin . abu dhabi-based etihad airline says on its website that ` we accept the carriage of falcons in the main aircraft cabin provided that
 The text discusses various topics related to health, conservation, and travel. It mentions the United Arab Emirates' efforts in wildlife conservation, including breeding programs for falcons and veterinary hospitals for animals. Additionally, it touches upon the impact of global warming on sea ice thickness and its effects on Arctic marine life. Furthermore, it highlights Uganda's struggles with Ebola outbreaks and the importance of vaccination campaigns. Lastly, it briefly mentions air travel restrictions due to COVID-19 and the need for sustainable tourism practices.