Antarctica, often regarded as the planet's last true wilderness, harbors unique ecosystems that support extraordinary ...

A Dec. 26, 2024, Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows maps of purported Antarctic sea ice extent, or area, from Dec. 24, 1979, and the same day in 2024. Text above the graphic says the ...

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

Surface melting for the Antarctic ice sheet appears to have set a record for the 46-year satellite observation period on January 2, 2025. All areas of the Antarctic coast that generally see ...

Antarctic ice shelves are shrinking mainly due to frequent small calving events, while major iceberg break-offs remain rare ...

Australian Antarctic Program scientists have released the most comprehensive database of species living in the ice-free areas ...

Australian Antarctic Program scientists have released the most comprehensive database of species living in the ice-free areas ...

Australian researchers have created a new detailed map of Antarctica's ice-free land that they say will help protect the ...

It’s also a natural process happening more frequently because of human-caused climate change, said British Antarctic Survey ...

A Dec. 26, 2024, Instagram post (direct link, archive link) shows maps of purported Antarctic sea ice extent, or area, from Dec. 24, 1979, and the same day in 2024. Text above the graphic says the ...

A Dec. 26, 2024, Instagram post shows maps of purported Antarctic sea ice extent, or area, from Dec. 24, 1979, and the same day in 2024. Text above the graphic says the extent was larger in 2024 ...