Scientists have identified a rare dinosaur fossil from Antarctica that had been forgotten in a drawer since 1985, only now realizing its significance.

A six-week expedition to Antarctica discovered toxins from marine invertebrates that successfully destroyed cancer cells in mice. Researchers note that while the path to a new drug is long, the findings are promising for melanoma treatment.

The first dinosaur bone from Antarctica has been identified after remaining in storage for 40 years. This discovery changes the understanding of ancient life on the continent.

The oldest known dinosaur fossil from Antarctica, a bone from a sauropodomorph, was found to have been misidentified and stored in a museum drawer for 40 years before its true significance was recognized.

A fossil discovered by Argentinian geologist Eduardo Olivero in 1986 has now been identified as the first dinosaur ever found on the continent of Antarctica.

Experts are concerned about the potential arrival of H5N1 bird flu in Australia after brown skuas and giant petrels, rarely seen on land, were found in Western Australia, suggesting a possible transmission from Antarctica.

Scientists have detected a cosmic particle in Antarctica that appears to have traveled 11 billion light-years, offering new insights into the universe.

Antarctica has recorded unusually high temperatures, reaching 15.4°C in one base, which is 20°C above the seasonal norm, raising concerns among researchers about the pace of climate change.

A unique volcano has been discovered on the southernmost continent, reportedly spewing crystallized gold worth thousands daily.

Scientists are expressing serious concern over the absence of a vast area of sea ice in West Antarctica, specifically in the Bellingshausen Sea, which should normally be covered in ice at this time of year. This situation is raising alarms for penguin populations and global sea levels.

Antarctica has registered a record winter temperature of 15.4°C, nearly 20°C above normal, causing significant snow and ice melt and raising concerns among scientists about accelerated climate breakdown.

Studies show that researchers on long-term missions, whether in space or Antarctica, suffer from extreme isolation. This isolation can lead to a decline in team spirit and an increase in conflicts within research teams.

A Turkish expedition team in Antarctica, including Professor Ersan Başar, has issued a warning about the accelerating rate of ice melt in the region, highlighting its environmental implications.

Scientists have announced the discovery of a vast, ancient river system buried beneath Antarctica's ice sheet, believed to have been hidden for 34 million years.

Researchers have discovered a new island in Antarctica's Weddell Sea, which was previously marked on maps as a "danger zone" due to what was believed to be ice but turned out to be rock.

Scientists have found a fossilized piece of amber beneath the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, the first evidence of amber on the continent, indicating that Antarctica once supported a warm, humid rainforest environment.

The ongoing decline of the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica could significantly accelerate sea level rise, potentially affecting tens of millions of people in coastal cities worldwide.

Scientists stationed at Ukraine's "Akademik Vernadsky" research station in Antarctica have shared images and observations of a full Moon as seen from the continent.

Scientists have finally provided an explanation for the collapse of sea ice in Antarctica. This breakthrough helps understand the complex dynamics of climate change in the polar regions.

Emperor penguins are struggling for survival in Antarctica due to the severe impacts of the climate crisis, including melting ice and increasing tourism, a challenge currently being addressed at a conference in Hiroshima, Japan.

A member of South Korea's research team at the Jang Bogo Station in Antarctica is under police investigation after being flown home following allegations of threatening fellow crew members with a weapon.

A team of ten individuals is undertaking an eight-week mission to drill three thousand feet into the rapidly melting Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica as part of a scientific study.

Experts are warning that Antarctica is at risk of being "loved to death" by an increasing number of visitors, raising concerns about the environmental impact of tourism on the continent.

A striking natural phenomenon in Antarctica, known as the 'Blood Waterfall,' features dark red liquid flowing from a glacier, captivating both scientists and tourists.

A striking natural phenomenon known as the 'Blood Waterfall' in Antarctica sees dark red, salty water flowing from a glacier, creating a scene described as cinematic in one of the planet's coldest and harshest environments.

Antarctica recorded an astonishing 28°C warming during the depths of winter, raising concerns about its long-term implications for the planet's climate.

Mike, a dive guide from Central Switzerland, annually travels to Antarctica to lead diving expeditions among whales, penguins, and icebergs for international tourists.

After gaining godlike power and saving Earth, the Hulk retreats to Antarctica, leading humanity to believe he died, marking a definitive end to his story.

Amanda Barry embarked on a journey to Antarctica, fulfilling her father's lifelong ambition to return to the continent where he worked in 1948, feeling closer to him than ever during the trip after his passing.

A science article explains the reasons why Antarctica, despite its vastness, has no permanent human settlements or indigenous life, detailing the environmental challenges that prevent long-term human habitation.

Scientists aboard the icebreaker "Polarstern" of the Alfred Wegener Institute discovered an unknown landmass near Joinville Island in Antarctica while seeking shelter from a storm. They observed a "brown landmass" during their journey.

Modern science is attempting to unravel the 500-year-old mystery of how Ottoman admiral Piri Reis accurately mapped the coasts of America and Antarctica in 1513, with new research offering suggestions.

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An international scientific expedition has identified a previously unknown island in the Weddell Sea off Antarctica, an discovery that sheds new light on polar mapping and research.

A new analysis suggests that melting ice, land uplift, and rising sea levels due to global warming will make Antarctica's vast mineral resources, including gold, silver, copper, and iron, more accessible over the next two centuries. The warming climate is expected to expose an ice-free area the size of Pennsylvania.

Two Greek marine biologists spent 17 days in Antarctica, marking the first organized Greek scientific diving expedition to the continent. They describe their life and work in the icy environment.

Climate warming is projected to expose a significant ice-free land area in Antarctica by 2300, potentially revealing huge deposits of gold, silver, and copper and drastically reshaping the continent's geopolitics.

The 2026 Southwest U.S. Heat Wave is identified as one of the most remarkable weather events of the century, alongside other instances of extraordinary warmth globally. This extreme warmth is significantly impacting climate norms from the Pacific Northwest to Antarctica.

Controversial climate activist Paul Watson is facing a lawsuit after one of his vessels rammed a Norwegian trawler near Antarctica, with Watson claiming they only 'scraped off a little paint'.

Scientists have uncovered a vast 100-kilometer "hidden world" beneath Antarctica. This significant discovery has the potential to alter current climate predictions.

Scientists are venturing into the "mesophotic zone" of Antarctica, a lesser-known deep-sea area spanning approximately 30 to 150 meters in depth.

A delegation of Chilean and European authorities and institutions completed a technical visit to the "Profesor Julio Escudero" research station on King George Island, Antarctica, to review progress on an international project validating renewable hydrogen energy systems.

Users are discussing the possibility of ancient civilizations building massive structures in Antarctica, with independent researcher Jay Anderson noting ice structures using Google Earth.

Brazil is enhancing its activities in Antarctica with the construction of a new polar vessel, the "Almirante Saldanha," which is expected to significantly advance the Brazilian Navy's operational and scientific capabilities.

New research on millions-of-years-old ice from Antarctica suggests that past ocean temperatures, rather than solely greenhouse gases, may have been a primary driver of Earth's climate changes.

After decades of expanding each winter, the sea ice around Antarctica rapidly decreased in 2015, with a stormy winter contributing to its significant melt.

New research reveals that microbes in Antarctica can survive the long, dark, and extremely cold winters by consuming only air, adapting to the harsh conditions where temperatures remain far below freezing and sunlight is absent for months.

An eight-week voyage to the bottom of the Earth helped the photojournalist Chang W. Lee better understand his late father.

King penguins in Antarctica are reportedly thriving due to current climate change conditions, with their population flourishing. However, the long-term implications remain uncertain.

After 40 years in the ocean north of Antarctica, the world's largest iceberg, A23a, is expected to melt away within weeks, according to researchers. At its peak, the iceberg was larger than Gotland.

A US Senate chair has accused Russia of violating international treaties by engaging in oil and gas exploration in Antarctica, with operations reportedly facilitated through Cape Town.

Three Spanish scientists recount their experiences of being isolated for months at the Amundsen-Scott base in Antarctica, enduring extreme cold and eternal night as new scientists prepare for similar isolation.

The frozen coast of Antarctica has lost an area equivalent to three times Mallorca over the past 30 years, with the retreat concentrated in deep marine trenches where currents allow warmer waters to access and erode the ice.

Researchers have found a link between gravitational 'holes' in Antarctica and the climate, suggesting these anomalies could influence global climate patterns and oceans.

Scientists are concerned about processes in Antarctica, particularly how emperor penguins' annual molting ritual is becoming life-threatening due to climate change and shrinking ice floes in the Southern Ocean.

British scientists have observed a significant decline in emperor penguins successfully molting in West Antarctica over the past seven years, attributing the difficulty to climate change.

The 31st Ukrainian Antarctic expedition, led by meteorologist Anzhelika Hanchuk, the first woman to lead such an expedition in Ukraine's history, has departed for the Akademik Vernadsky station.

Antarctica is recruiting up to 150 new workers annually for various roles, offering a salary of 35,000 euros, with travel, food, and accommodation provided.

A group of scientists has completed the world's deepest drill in Antarctica, retrieving a sediment sample estimated to be around 23 million years old. This data will allow researchers to analyze the process of ice sheet melting.

Turkish researchers are conducting expeditions to Antarctica to explore its extreme ecosystems, specifically studying algae and microbes, with the goal of developing new antiviral drug candidates and sustainable biofertilizers.

An expedition to Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier involves scientists, graduate students, and even seals to study the rapidly changing environment and install equipment beneath the ice to understand its melting.

Scientists are puzzled by Mount Erebus, a volcano in Antarctica, which is observed to be emitting gold crystals into the atmosphere.

Contrary to common belief, Antarctica is scientifically classified as the world's largest desert due to its extremely low precipitation, fulfilling the scientific definition of a desert.

A Bristol researcher has found surprisingly rich microscopic algae communities during her three-month expedition to Antarctica, highlighting the diverse life in the region.

The highly pathogenic H5N1 avian influenza virus has now been detected on every continent, including Antarctica, raising concerns about its impact on unique wildlife species worldwide.

Scientists describe a past Earth where oceans near the equator reached over 35 degrees Celsius, and tropical jungles thrived even beyond the Arctic Circle, long before Antarctica became frozen.

The wreck of the Endurance, sunk in 1915 in Antarctica's Weddell Sea and discovered in 2022, faces increasing risks from climate change and growing access to the region, prompting efforts to save it.

A report delves into the disturbing unsolved disappearances and frozen expedition mysteries that have occurred on the continent of Antarctica.

'It's depressing': A France-sized area of Antarctica's winter sea ice is missing as temperatures soar 20°C above average

The Antarctic Peninsula recorded temperatures over 15 degrees Celsius in early June, approximately 20 degrees higher than usual for this time of year, raising concerns about glacier conditions.

Western Antarctica is experiencing a significant deficit of winter sea ice, an area equivalent to the size of France, which endangers penguins and marine life. Scientists are concerned about the potential impact on glaciers and global sea levels.

Metallica, the band active for 45 years and known for playing everywhere including Antarctica, returned to Budapest for a successful and experimental concert, trying something new for their audience.

The Falkland Islands are described as a remote, curious, and fascinating British overseas territory known for its British black tea, sheep pastures, millions of penguins, and a violent history, located near Antarctica and off Argentina.

Historically, both Argentina and Chile have attempted to assert claims over Antarctica. This lesser-known aspect of their regimes involved efforts to establish presence on the continent.

A Japanese lawmaker's assertion that China is eyeing Antarctica's resource wealth has been dismissed by a polar law expert as a misinterpretation of international obligations.

Serbia is planning to establish a polar station named 'Milutin Milanković' in Antarctica by the year 2033.

An attempted murder occurred at a Korean base in Antarctica, where a researcher pursued colleagues with a knife. The assailant had been isolated for three weeks prior to the incident.

A diverse, living estuarine ecosystem, complete with flowing waters and nutrient circulation, has been uncovered by scientists beneath Antarctica's Ross Ice Shelf, existing despite complete darkness.

Contrary to popular belief, the Sahara is not the largest desert on the planet; Antarctica, covering an entire continent, holds that title.

Scientists have identified a poorly understood factor contributing to increased Antarctic ice melt. They explain that including this factor in climate models is crucial for accurate forecasts, which affect the fate of millions of people.

Antarctica is highlighted as one of the world's most unforgiving yet stunning destinations, with an expedition setting out to explore the remote continent.

Mass tourism is increasingly impacting Antarctica, with visitor numbers growing over 1000% in 30 years, prompting discussions on the need to regulate the number of visitors to the continent.

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Ukraine and Russia are reportedly engaged in an unusual 'battlefront' in Antarctica, where 14 individuals are in complete isolation, led by a Ukrainian woman named Anzhelika, despite the 1959 Antarctic Treaty mandating peaceful activities.

NASA has captured images of a vast expanse of spinning clouds over Antarctica's remote volcanic island, a unique meteorological phenomenon.

In one of the coldest and harshest places on the planet, there is a sight that looks like a scene from a movie: dark red water flows out of an Antarctic glacier.

A unique phenomenon at Taylor Glacier, known as Blood Falls, reveals millions-of-years-old trapped water and extreme microorganisms, raising new questions about life on Earth and beyond.

Scientists are issuing a stark warning that Antarctica may have reached a 'point of no return,' suggesting that the continent's ice sheet meltdown could now be an unstoppable process.

An international team of scientists on an expedition to the Southern Ocean has made an unexpected discovery, identifying a previously unknown island in Antarctica that was not on any existing maps.

Scientists from Ukraine's 'Akademik Vernadsky' station in Antarctica have released a video showcasing their underwater encounter with a leopard seal, one of the continent's apex predators.

Researchers from Wuhan University have successfully concluded and returned from a five-month expedition to Antarctica, marking the completion of their scientific mission.

The discovery of valuable minerals beneath Antarctica's melting ice sheets could lead to a reversal of the current drilling ban, opening a new frontier for resource extraction.

Scientists discovered a previously hidden island in Antarctica after a storm diverted their vessel from its intended course, initially almost mistaking it for a 'dirty iceberg'.

A new analysis indicates that global warming, through melting ice, land uplift, and rising sea levels, will change the accessibility of resources in Antarctica.

China has successfully set a new record for scientific drilling in Antarctica, marking a significant achievement in polar research.

A nurse reflects on her time spent in Antarctica, describing the quiet mornings, the wind, snow, and encounters with penguins near Marian Cove.

Argentine environmentalist Horacio Werner highlights Antarctica as a continent of scientific cooperation and a beacon of peace, analyzing its role as one of the longest-lasting experiments in international collaboration amidst global antagonism.

New research indicates that microplastics, largely from clothing, have infiltrated Antarctica, being detected in seals, penguins, insects, and bivalves across various land, ice, and ocean ecosystems.

Zurich Zoo is introducing pea protein bratwurst, sparking debate among the community. The move coincides with the promotion of an Antarctica cruise, leading to accusations of hypocrisy and some understanding from the public.

An expedition to Antarctica offers a glimpse into the frozen kingdom, detailing experiences and observations from the icy continent.

Scientists are undergoing specialized training for polar ice diving to conduct research on the Arctic, which is experiencing warming at a rate four times faster than the rest of the planet.

New research has revealed that microbes in Antarctica possess the ability to survive and thrive amidst extreme temperature amplitudes, offering insights into microbial resilience.

Scientists are studying animals in Antarctica, such as certain fish species, that possess unique biological adaptations allowing them to survive and thrive in sub-zero temperatures without freezing.

Wealthy tourists are reportedly visiting Antarctica to observe the effects of climate change, including melting ice and endangered penguin populations.

A submersible reportedly uncovered secret structures before vanishing under the waters of Antarctica, sparking mystery and concern.

A climate reporter's observations from Antarctica highlight the potential for the collapse of the Thwaites Glacier to redraw coastlines and displace millions in rapidly growing cities worldwide.

Reports indicate that scientists are now admitting the existence of a massive 'gravity hole' located underneath Antarctica, a phenomenon previously dismissed.

The TikTok girlies conquering Antarctica  The Observer

A Czech scientific expedition is completing its twentieth mission in Antarctica, with 18 scientists and technical staff studying glaciers, climate, and local ecosystems around the Johann Gregor Mendel polar research station.

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Scientists have created the first comprehensive map of Antarctica's glacier grounding line movement, revealing ice losses equivalent to ten cities the size of Los Angeles over three decades.

Scientists have identified a zone under Antarctica with the weakest gravity on Earth, which they say is evolving.

Antarctica's 'Blood Falls,' a natural phenomenon characterized by a bright red waterfall, was first observed by Australian geologist Thomas Griffith Taylor in a harsh, cold region.

An event or exhibition titled 'Antarctica in Encants' is taking place at the Encants market in Barcelona.

A science podcast highlights how the oldest ice in Antarctica holds crucial information for unlocking Earth's climate secrets, offering insights into past climate conditions.

New research indicates that as Antarctica's ice melts due to climate warming, valuable minerals and land are being exposed, potentially challenging the existing ban on mining on the continent.

British and American research stations in Antarctica are seeking various professionals, including carpenters, cooks, and a hairdresser.

Jobs for various professions, including chefs, plumbers, carpenters, and hairdressers, are being advertised for positions in Antarctica.

Researchers have drilled hundreds of meters deep under the West Antarctic ice sheet, discovering layers formed millions of years ago and evidence that the area was once partially an ocean.

Raymond reflects on his two-month expedition to Antarctica after returning to New Zealand, sharing his experiences in The World newsletter.

A 'ring of fire' solar eclipse is anticipated to be visible from Antarctica, providing a unique celestial event for observers and local wildlife.

A new study has revealed the mystery behind Antarctica's Blood Falls, a phenomenon of iron-rich saltwater flowing from beneath a glacier, which also hosts unique bacteria and shows glacial pulsing.

A fossil previously stored in a drawer has been identified as the first dinosaur bone ever found in Antarctica, marking a significant paleontological discovery.

A fossil discovered in 1985 and forgotten for four decades in a drawer at the British Antarctic Survey's geological collection has been confirmed as the first dinosaur bone ever identified in Antarctica.

Researchers on an underwater expedition in Antarctica have found that bacterial toxins produced by tiny marine organisms, specifically sea squirts, could be key to treating melanoma. A Florida-based team is exploring their possible therapeutic use.

McMurdo Station in Antarctica has implemented water restrictions, limiting its 200-plus staff, including around 30 New Zealanders, to two-minute showers twice a week, following a power 'blink'.

An article explores the connection between Maria Skłodowska-Curie and Antarctica, highlighting the boundless nature of scientific exploration.

Felicity Aston and Gísli Jónsson, a couple who met in Antarctica, now reside on Vigur island with their young son, sustaining themselves through eiderdown harvesting and tourism.

Scientists are investigating highly specialized organisms found in Antarctica, suggesting that a unique bacterium from the isolated continent could hold the key to developing new cancer treatments.

Conservationists are advocating for the creation of the Antarctic region's first underwater protected area to safeguard Ernest Shackleton's Endurance wreck, amid concerns that warming climates could make it more accessible to explorers and new species.

Antarctica experienced its highest winter temperature ever recorded last week, with an Argentinian research base measuring 15.5 degrees Celsius, more than 20 degrees above the seasonal average.

Renowned climatologists have issued a warning that global warming is intensifying and sea levels are accelerating, with new reports highlighting a vast area of Antarctic sea ice, the size of France, is missing due to temperatures peaking 20C above average.

Antarctica recorded unusually high temperatures in June, marking record warmth at the start of the austral winter. This event highlights significant temperature anomalies in the region.

Scientists have discovered a massive, fan-shaped geological structure of continental scale hidden beneath three kilometers of ice in eastern Antarctica, with a new study suggesting it encompasses previously identified subglacial basins and lakes.

Scientists have uncovered a vast, fan-shaped basin structure beneath the ice of East Antarctica, believed to have formed before the supercontinent Gondwana broke apart and to influence the region's ice flow and topography.

An autonomous robotic submarine named "Ran" mapped unusual structures and a strange landscape beneath the Dotson Ice Shelf in West Antarctica before it was lost. The discovery suggests the seafloor in the region is more geologically active than previously believed.

A psychological study conducted in Antarctica over several months investigated the impact of isolation in a hostile environment on humans, suggesting that social contacts may not be the primary factor for maintaining a positive mood.

Slobodan Šljivančanin, a former professional basketball player, has presented a plan in St. Petersburg to establish a Serbian polar scientific-research center in Antarctica.

Seven shipping containers loaded with fuel and waste were observed earlier this year on an iceberg floating off the coast of Antarctica, with some diesel having leaked into the ocean.

Scientific findings reveal that the world's largest desert is not hot and sandy as commonly imagined, but rather icy, referring to Antarctica. This challenges popular perceptions of deserts.

China's polar research icebreaker, Xuelong2, has successfully completed its 42nd expedition to Antarctica. The mission likely involved scientific research and logistical support in the polar region.

A new scientific discovery in Andhra Pradesh, India, involving rock formations, has revealed a previously unknown ancient geological link between India and Antarctica.

A 21-day expedition to Antarctica is underway, with participants experiencing challenging conditions including strong winds, ice, fog, and high waves. For one couple, it marks a long-awaited return to the seventh continent.

Antarctica is experiencing a "triple hit" from the climate crisis, leading to historically low levels of sea ice, according to a new scientific study.

The remarkable story of Dr. Jerri Nielsen, who was diagnosed with breast cancer while in Antarctica and performed surgery on herself, has been chronicled in an autobiographical book and adapted into a film starring Susan Sarandon.

Scientists have identified a 'triple whammy' of chaotic factors that have triggered a significant downward spiral in Antarctica's environmental conditions.

A dark red liquid flows from a glacier in Antarctica, creating a natural phenomenon known as the Blood Waterfall, which continues to intrigue both scientists and tourists.

A rapid increase in tourism to Antarctica is prompting warnings from experts about heightened risks of contamination, disease, and pressure on the continent's fragile ecosystem.

Measurements over recent decades show warm waters in the deep ocean are approaching Antarctica, posing a risk of melting the ice shelves from below. This destabilization could lead to significant consequences.

A scientist remains held in Antarctica, with the nature of the treason charges against them reportedly shifting from issues related to oil to krill.

On Italian Research Day Around the World, the Italian Embassy in New Zealand organized a video call with Italian researchers at Concordia Station in Antarctica.

Antarctica's endangered emperor penguins are reportedly under siege due to the impacts of thinning ice and the increasing presence of cruise ships in their habitat.

An author shares her personal journey from traditional childhood vacations at the Jersey Shore to embracing more adventurous family trips as a parent, highlighting a recent memorable trip to Antarctica.

An unmanned submarine operating in Antarctica has reportedly detected an 'eerie structure' beneath the ice before subsequently losing contact. The nature of the detected structure remains unknown.

A new study indicates that ocean warming is causing an acceleration of glacier flow in Antarctica. This research highlights the impact of climate change on polar ice dynamics.

Despite Antarctica's ice continuing to be lost to the sea, this loss is largely offset by increased amounts of snow. This phenomenon leads to a temporary growth in the continent's overall mass.

Emperor penguins have been officially listed as an endangered species following an international assessment, with their population projected to halve by the 2080s due to climate change shrinking their sea ice habitat in Antarctica.

Ukrainian scientists have deployed additional air quality monitoring instruments at the Akademik Vernadsky Station in Antarctica and aboard the Noosfera research icebreaker. These devices will enhance data collection on global air quality.

China's 42nd scientific expedition to Antarctica successfully drilled 3,413 meters deep into the ice using a hot water system, gaining access to subglacial lakes.

Cameron Mofid, who visited every country by the age of 25, shares his experience of traveling to Antarctica, the last continent he had yet to see, highlighting how much more there was to explore.

A new study by Italy's ENEA indicates that rising temperatures in Antarctica are intensifying gravity waves, potentially leading to significant effects on the global climate.

An incident occurred in Antarctic waters between the activist ship 'Bandero,' linked to Paul Watson, and a Norwegian-flagged industrial fishing vessel, 'Antarctic Sea,' highlighting tensions over whale hunting.

A new study suggests that Antarctica could warm 1.4 times faster than the rest of the Southern Hemisphere in the coming decades, a phenomenon attributed to polar amplification, similar to what has been observed in the Arctic.

An article discusses the complexities and inherent difficulties arising from individuals' diverse motivations and reasons, even in remote locations like Antarctica.

Three geoscientists from Nova Scotia have returned from a month-long research trip to Antarctica, aiming to encourage more women to pursue careers in their field.

Antarctica NZ announced its goal to present a detailed business case for the revamp of Scott Base to Cabinet for approval in June.

The 21 must-do highlights of Antarctica  SMH.com.au

An Antarctic mission is shining a light into the depths of the waters of the South Pole. Conservation group Under the Pole have been conducting marine research and raising awareness for almost 20 years. They've recently made some stunning discoveries by diving deep under the ice. Our France 2 colleagues report.

The A23-A iceberg, the oldest and largest ever recorded, is nearing the end of its existence after detaching from Antarctica 40 years ago. As it disintegrates, the nutrients released from the melting ice are causing a significant bloom of microalgae, which is vital for the marine food chain.

Antarctic sea ice is showing signs of recovery after reaching an annual minimum close to the 50-year average, surprising researchers.

Spare a thought for the iceberg A23a which, after an extraordinary 40-year life voyaging around the southern Atlantic Ocean, is this month expected to die unnoticed close to the island of South Georgia, a mess of “brash ice, small icebergs and bergy bits”. A23a was one of the largest “megabergs” to be spawned in our lifetimes. When it broke away from the Filchner Ice Shelf into the Weddell Sea in Western Antarctica in 1986, it covered an area of around 4,000 sq km – about the size of Hong Kon...

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Scientists believe they have discovered the reason behind the 'Blood Falls' phenomenon in Antarctica, where iron-rich saltwater bursts through ice, staining it red.

The rotation of annual Antarctic expeditions has commenced at Ukraine's Vernadsky Research Base, marking the regular changeover of personnel for scientific research in the polar region.

Scientists have drilled deep beneath the Antarctic ice, discovering a geological record containing 23-million-year-old climate data that could reshape future sea-level rise predictions.

Kathryn Hahn jumped in to present at SAG’s Actor Awards with the ‘Heated Rivalry’ star, who jetted back to L.A. after making his ‘Saturday Night Live’ debut last night.

A video claiming to show a solar eclipse that occurred on February 17, visible only in Antarctica, has appeared on social media, prompting questions about its authenticity.

Antarctica is emerging as a new focal point for global mineral discussions as climate change reveals hidden mineral wealth beneath melting ice, reigniting geopolitical ambitions for exploitation.

Scientists have discovered that the annual molting process of emperor penguins, where they lose and regrow feathers, puts them at risk as Antarctica changes due to global warming.

Antarctica New Zealand is recruiting 40 individuals for various roles at its remote research station, offering unique job opportunities in one of the Earth's most isolated environments.

A mother took her teen son out of school for a three-week trip to Antarctica, which she says helped him with college pressure and brought them closer.

Microplastics have been discovered in the only insect species native to Antarctica, the wingless midge, highlighting the pervasive reach of plastic pollution even in remote environments.

Researchers have discovered that shifting gravity patterns may have contributed to the growth of Antarctica’s massive ice sheets, explaining the origins of a 'gravity hole' over the continent.

Reporters and scientists are documenting expeditions to Antarctica, drawing attention to the continent's melting ice and the broader implications for climate change.