Rapid Warming in Antarctica Sees Vegetation Growth Expand Tenfold Since 1986

Medicine & Technology Oct 07, 2024

A new study reveals that Antarctica’s warming climate has spurred a tenfold increase in green vegetation on the Antarctic Peninsula over the past four decades.

What Is Blood Falls? Does the Eerily Gory Waterfall in Antarctica Support Life?

Jun 27, 2024

Antarctica’s Blood Falls has high quantities of iron and sulfate and active microbiological processes are detected, suggesting it can support life. Continue reading to learn more.

Massive Iceberg the Size of Las Vegas Breaks Off From 500-Feet Thick 'Brunt Ice Shelf' in Antarctica, Map Reveals

May 22, 2024

This is the third major ice shelf calving that took place in the last four years within the area. Read to learn more.

Russian Research Ships Discover Huge Oil, Gas Reserve in Antarctica; Potential Drilling in Protected Region Raises Environmental Concerns

May 21, 2024

Russia has insisted that it stay in the British Antarctic territory for research purposes, but the discovery of oil and gas reserves has raised alarm bells. Continue reading the article to learn more.

50-Year Mystery of Giant Hole in Antarctic Sea Ice Solved by Scientists; Salt Appeared To Play Crucial Role

May 02, 2024

The giant hole of sea ice was first discovered in 1974, when it was roughly the size of New Zealand. Read to learn more.

Emperor Penguins Face Threat of Extinction As 99% Could End Up Wiped Out by 2100 if Greenhouse Gas Emissions Persistently Rise, Study Reveals

Apr 28, 2024

Persistent greenhouse gas emissions could push Emperor penguins to the verge of extinction by the end of the century. Read to learn more.

Is Antarctica a Desert? Exploring the Geographical Feature Category of the World’s Driest Continent

Apr 16, 2024

Despite being covered in ice, Antarctica receives very little precipitation, making it the largest desert in the world. Read the article to learn more.

700 Emperor Penguin Chicks Jump From 50-Foot Ice Cliff in Antarctica; Here's Why They Do This

Apr 15, 2024

Hundreds of Emperor Penguin chicks marched into a 50-foot ice cliff and began jumping to take their first swim. Continue reading to learn the details and watch the video.

A23a: NASA Satellite Shows the World's Largest Iceberg Twirling its Way Towards the Southern Ocean

Feb 16, 2024

The colossal A23a iceberg, equivalent to Greater London in size, mesmerizes with a pirouette in NASA imagery as it drifts northward. Continue reading for more details.

California-Sized 'Wilkes Subglacial Basin' Ice Sheet Capable of Raising Sea Levels by 3 Meters Could Be Close to Thawing at Its Base, Study Reveals

Feb 13, 2024

The Wilkes Sublacial Basin ice sheet was previously thought to be stable, but a new study shows that this may not be the case. Read to learn more.

Avian Flu Detected in Gentoo Penguins for the First Time, Sparks Fear of Infection Among Antarctica’s Bird Colonies

Feb 02, 2024

Scientists have reported the first flu-related deaths in the penguin population in Antarctica. Check this article to learn more.

4 Previously Unknown Emperor Penguin Colonies Found in Antarctica Through Poop Trails in Satellite Data

Jan 24, 2024

By examining poop trails in satellite data, a scientist was able to discover four previously unreported colonies of emperor penguins. Read to learn more.

Why Are the Poles So Cold? Exploring the Geology of Arctic and Antarctic Regions

Dec 25, 2023

The North and South Poles are both covered in ice all year because of several factors that contribute to their cold temperatures. Find out more about it in this article.

Seamounts That Shape Antarctic Circumpolar Current Now Mapped During Research Expedition

Dec 21, 2023

The novel map could offer clues regarding ice mels in Antarctica and could help with sea level rise predictions. Read to learn more.

Polar Stratospheric Clouds Could Be the Reason Why the Poles Are Warming So Fast, Study Reveals

Nov 30, 2023

Elusive polar stratospheric clouds could play a critical role in the temperature rise in the Arctic and Antarctica. Read the article to find out more.