"What if the iron stones were warming up to the point where they would actually melt the glacial ice beneath them and sink ...

For decades, scientists have wondered at the taxonomy of Vegavis iaai— an ancient avian specimen that lived in what is now ...

When Philip Sontag first visited Antarctica as a Ph.D. student, he brought back an unusual souvenir: a huge bag of penguin ...

Extreme precipitation events in Antarctica, which are mostly dominated by snowfall due to sub-zero temperatures, also include rainfall, according to new research.

On a remote stretch of coastline in East Antarctica, a team of scientists is about to peer beneath the sea ice here for the first time. "Prior to our expedition, there had never been any marine ...

Researchers unveil a new map and classification system that will help protect the unique plants and animals of Earth's most remote and fragile continent.

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Scientists say subtle differences in the colour of seawater will enable them to count tiny - but critically important - ...

Global team of researchers compile comprehensive picture of the species found in world's most remote continent A pioneering ...

Scientists have mapped Antarctica’s ice-free ecosystems, highlighting their biodiversity and growing climate threats.

UNSW researchers unveil a new map and classification system that will help protect the unique plants and animals of Earth's most remote and fragile ...