“Atmospheric rivers” are bringing rain to the frozen slopes of the West Antarctic ice sheet, hitting the ice shelves that ...

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

Australian researchers have created a new detailed map of Antarctica ice-free land that they say will help protect the continent biodiversity The tea ...

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 ...

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

Antarctica's first sighting on January 28, 1820, by Bellingshausen and Lazarev marked the beginning of unparalleled ...

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She said that as the climate changes and ... author David Keith described the map and classification as a transformative leap forward in understanding Antarctic ecosystems. Enditem Follow ...

Land Information Minister and Associate Defence Minister Chris Penk will travel to Antarctica this week to see New Zealand’s ...

The Icy Wilderness Under Threat The Arctic and Antarctic are two of the most unique and fragile ecosystems on our planet.