Amber Fragments Discovered in Antarctica Point to Once-Thriving Jungle

ENVIRONMENT & CLIMATE 11.18.2024 04:33 AM

Scientists discover ancient amber fragments in Antarctica, offering valuable insights into how ecosystems thrived in a greenhouse gas-rich world and how they may adapt to future climate changes.

Rapid Warming in Antarctica Sees Vegetation Growth Expand Tenfold Since 1986

10.07.2024 20:25 PM

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?

06.27.2024 11:45 AM

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

05.22.2024 22:08 PM

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

05.21.2024 03:02 AM

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

05.02.2024 00:02 AM

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

04.28.2024 00:40 AM

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

04.16.2024 07:20 AM

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

04.15.2024 04:55 AM

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

02.16.2024 02:41 AM

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

02.13.2024 20:16 PM

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

02.02.2024 01:05 AM

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

01.24.2024 22:25 PM

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

12.25.2023 05:00 AM

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

12.21.2023 21:28 PM

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

11.30.2023 02:40 AM

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.

Ozone Layer Recovery Claims Might Not Be True: Controversial Study Reveals Possible Expansion of the Hole

11.22.2023 02:03 AM

Despite the 1987 ban on chlorofluorocarbon, a recent study shows a 26% drop in the core of Antarctic ozone layer levels since 2004. Read the article to learn more details.

What Is the Coldest Inhabited Place on Earth Today? Its Coldest Day Plunged to -71.2 C

10.31.2023 21:54 PM

Check out in this article Earth's coldest recorded temperature and explore bone-chilling environments with record-breaking frigidity.

Avian Influenza Hits the Antarctic Region for the First Time; Spread of Highly Pathogenic H5N1 Threatens Marine Mammals

10.24.2023 08:00 AM

Scientists have confirmed the first recorded case of highly pathogenic avian influenza in brown skua birds in Antarctica. Learn more about it in this article.

How Did Antarctic Octopuses Thrive in Subzero Seas? Blue Blood and Cold-Adapted Enzymes Unveiled

10.06.2023 23:35 PM

Researchers studied Antarctic octopuses, highlighting sodium-potassium pump enzyme adaptations, revealing their survival in frigid waters. Continue reading to learn more.

Mississippi Mud Cores Reveal Secrets of Ancient Antarctic Ice Sheet Expansion 34 Million Years Ago

09.04.2023 03:20 AM

Mississippi mud cores reveal ancient Antarctic ice sheet formation and climate change, with a sea level drop of 40 meters. Continue reading to learn more.