Polar Ice Cap Melt May Not Be So Bad
A new study conducted by NASA shows the accumulation of snow in parts of Antarctica may offset melting.
Antarctica Is Gaining Ice
It will take two or three more decades before ice losses in one part of Antarctica offset gains elsewhere.
Antarctica's Ozone Hole Swells
NASA said that the hole -- formed as a result of depletion of the crucial, radiation-shielding ozone layer -- covered an area larger than the continent of North America.
Ancient Antarctic Ice Shelf Nearing Complete Collapse
A new NASA study finds that the remains of the Larsen B Ice Shelf are likely to disintegrate completely before the end of the decade.
Saltwater Discovered Beneath Antarctica’s Dry Valley
The researchers discovered that the salty water beneath the Taylor Valley stretched from the coast to at least 7.5 miles beneath the surface.
More Bad News From Antarctica: Study Shows Increase In Ice Shelf Thinning
West Antarctica, which has witnessed a 70 percent increase in the rate of loss from ice shelves over the last decade, is the worst affected.
Robotic ‘Dolphins’ Offer Clues About Antarctic Ice Melt
New robotic “dolphin” technology has changed the way scientists collect data in isolated polar regions.
Century-Old Notebook Found In Antarctica Sheds Light On Early Days Of Exploration
Scientists recently discovered the 100-year-old notebook of one of the first people to explore Antarctica.
How Do Fish In Antarctica Keep Warm? With 'Antifreeze'
The ice crystals were also found in other notothenioid fishes, swimming in relatively warmer Antarctic summer waters.
Antarctic Sea Ice Rises, While Arctic Shrinks
Sea ice in Antarctica its set to hit its highest level in recorded history, while Arctic ice could reach its sixth-smallest size.
Planet's Ozone Layer Is Recovering, UN Report Says
A study published by environmental regulators has said that the ozone layer around the Earth is recovering.
Antarctic Sea-Level Rising Faster Than Global Average
Researchers studied satellite scans of a region spanning over 386,000 square miles, or more than three times the size of the state of Virginia.
Colossus Penguin Stood 6 Feet 7 Inches Tall, Fossils Prove
Fossils found on Antarctica prove the Colossus could have played in the NBA.
Antarctica Tourists Could Pose Threat To Fragile Ecosystem
Thousands more people are touring Antarctica, and it could negatively impact its environment.
Yet Another Study Finds Antarctic Ice Melt Has Quickened
Recent assessments have revealed that glaciers in Antarctica may have passed a point of irreversible retreat.
Retreat Of West Antarctic Ice Sheet ‘Unstoppable’
West Antarctica is on an inexorable path toward melting that will eventually raise sea levels, scientists say.
Deep Ocean Current May Slow Due To Climate Change
Climate change leads to more rainfall around Antarctica - and therefore more fresh water at the surface.
17 Beautiful Images From The World's Last Pure Body Of Water
As conflict rages on every continent, Antarctica remains peaceful, but its massive Ross Sea is threatened by fishing, mining and pollution.
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Antarctic Moss Gets Revived After 1,500 Years Trapped In Permafrost
Ancient moss found in Antarctic permafrost was regrown in a new study conducted by researchers from the British Antarctic Survey and Reading University.
Global Warming Could Be Responsible For Disappearance Of 'Ice-Free' Region In Antarctica
The study shows climate change has put a freshwater lid on the Antarctic ocean, trapping warm water within the ocean's depths.
Chinese Travel To Antarctica Heats Up Causing Concern For Habitat
Chinese tourists are shelling out to visit the frozen continent, but the toll on the environment and research is concerning.
New Species Of Sea Anemone Found In Antarctica, Mysterious Edwardsiella Andrillae Lives Upside Down Under Ice
Scientists exploring the Ross Ice Shelf, Antarctica’s largest floating body of ice, stumbled on a new species of sea anemone. Edwardsiella andrillae was found dangling in the sea water hundreds of feet below the ice shelf.
Ancient Antarctic Valley Larger Than Grand Canyon Discovered Under Miles Of Ice
The massive trench was carved when Antarctica detached from the rest of Earth's landmass, creating rifts and chasms, the study notes.
Antarctica A ‘Key Driver’ Of Global Climate, South Pole Temperatures Affect ‘Rest Of The Planet’
While extreme weather in the U.S. is in large part due to a “polar vortex” creeping down over the Northern hemisphere from the North Pole, scientists say weather patterns around the world are largely the result of climate change in Antarctica.
Antarctic Ship Rescue Update: Xue Long ‘No Longer In Distress’ After ‘Roller-Coaster’ Rescue
The Antarctic ship rescue of a stranded Russian vessel, the MV Akademik Shokalskiy, has had its fair share of difficulties, but passengers are finally headed home.
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