Satellites Capture London-Sized Iceberg's Break-Off From Antarctica
It's about twice the size of New York City.
Microplastics Reach Antarctica: Researchers Find 'First Evidence' In Fresh Snow
They found microplastics in the samples collected from all 19 sites on the remote Ross Island.
107-Year-Old Well-Preserved Ship Found Deep At Sea Belonged To Explorer
Researchers found a ship deep at sea that is more than 100 years old and is in well-preserved condition. It belonged to a British explorer that was headed to Antarctica.
Small Town In Antarctica Requires Appendix Removal For Residency
An appendectomy is just one of the requirements to live in this small town. But there's a good reason for the residency rules.
Antarctica Is Isolated, But 'Hitchhiking' Invasive Species Still Threaten It: Study
Researchers were "surprised" at how "globally connected" Antarctica is.
Scientists Fear Rising Sea Levels As Antarctic Glacier Risks Collapse
Scientists are worried that the world will experience rising sea levels in the next decade if a large Antarctic glacier collapses into the ocean. This, they warn, could push global sea levels up by about 25%.
Antarctica Plunges Into Darkness During Total Solar Eclipse [Photos]
The DSCVR satellite captured the patch of darkness cast over Antarctica from 1.5 million kilometers away.
53 Years Later, Man Reunited With Wallet Lost In Antarctica
Paul Grisham, a retired Navy meteorologist, lost his wallet in 1968 when he was stationed in Antarctica as part of Operation Deep Freeze.
Earth Is Losing Ice Faster Than Ever, New Study Shows
According to new research published in The Cryosphere, the Earth has lost a total of 28 trillion metric tons of ice in the last 23 years — equivalent to a 100-meter-thick (330 feet) sheet of ice enough to cover the whole U.K.
Seals Are Making 'Star Wars' Noises People Can't Hear
Pinnipeds such as seals and walruses were previously thought to only make sounds that people can hear.
Even Antarctica Has Been Hit With COVID
It was just discovered that Antarctica has been hit with a few COVID-19 cases, which means all seven continents have been struck with the virus.
Does Donald Trump Jr Know Who Votes For President?
Donald Trump Jr’s prediction map for electoral votes has some questioning if he understands the election process.
Penguin Graveyard: Mummified Penguins Found In Antarctica
The fresh remains found, consisted mostly of the Adelie penguin chicks.
Global Warming Could Melt Antarctica 'Irreversibly', Warns New Study
The world should act now to keep Earth's temperature at an acceptable level to prevent irreversible damage to Antarctica's snow caps.
Antarctica's Glacier-damming Ice Shelves At Risk
Antarctica's glacier-damming ice shelves at risk
Ancient Meteorite Offers A Unique Look At Early Solar System
Asuka 12236 is among the most primitive CM meteorites studied to date.
11 New Colonies Of Emperor Penguins Spotted In Antarctica
The European Space Agency’s Sentinel-2 satellite captured high-resolution images of the colonies.
Case Cracked: Mystery Antarctica Fossil Is Massive Prehistoric Egg
Case cracked: mystery Antarctica fossil is massive prehistoric egg
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New Zealand Cuts Research To Keep Antarctica Virus Free
New Zealand cuts research to keep Antarctica virus free
Scientists Discover Area With The Cleanest Air In The World
A group of researchers was able to identify the region on Earth that has the cleanest and most pristine air.
‘Green Snow’ Could Cover Antarctica Coast As Global Warming Continues
Researchers warned that large portions of Antarctica could be covered in “green snow” due to increasing global temperatures. According to the researchers, this could affect animal diversity in the region.
ESA Shares Image Of 'Last Antarctic Sunset' Before Months-Long Winter
In an image shared by the ESA, crew members of the Concordia research station were seen saying goodbye to the "last Antarctic sunset."
Antarctica's Splendid Isolation Keeps Coronavirus At Bay
Antarctica's splendid isolation keeps coronavirus at bay
New Study Reveals How Much Extraterrestrial Material Hits Earth Yearly
A new study carried out in the Antarctic provided a new estimate regarding the amount of cosmic debris and space rocks that hit Earth every year. According to the researchers, an average of about 40 million kilograms of extraterrestrial material hit the planet annually.
Ukraine Scientists Navigate Lockdown To Reach Antarctica
Ukraine scientists navigate lockdown to reach Antarctica
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