Antarctica


Satellite view of Antarctica’s ice-covered surface

Phenomena: Antarctica’s hidden landscape

ByGrace GourlayOct 27, 2026

Scientists are uncovering ancient rivers, mountains and vast canyons hidden beneath Antarctica’s ice, revealing clues about the continent’s past and…

World’s largest glacier melting faster than anticipated, study finds 

World’s largest glacier melting faster than anticipated, study finds 

ByVictoria HeathOct 20, 2026

Research finds Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica could add twice as much to global sea levels as scientists previously understood A…

Antarctica Iecberg Aerial View.

A huge hole almost the size of Portugal found in Antarctic sea ice

ByVictoria HeathOct 7, 2026

Satellite imagery reveals huge hole in ice caused by extreme weather conditions such as intense atmospheric rivers and marine heatwaves…

Adelie penguin

Penguin poop seen from space reveals stark reality for future of iconic polar species

ByVictoria HeathJul 13, 2026

By analysing satellite images of penguin guano, scientists found diets of Adélie penguins are shifting as sea ice melts in…

Antarctica mountains and ocean. South Pole. Antarctica seascape and landscape. Glaciers.

A France-sized piece of ice is missing from Antarctica’s West Coast

ByVictoria HeathJun 15, 2026

Around 650,000 square kilometres of winter sea ice in West Antarctica did not freeze over this year, researchers say The…

Antarctica mountains and ocean. South Pole. Antarctica seascape and landscape. Glaciers.

Antarctic Treaty is failing to keep up with rapid rate of climate change, says WWF

ByVictoria HeathMay 21, 2026

Parties failed to reach consensus on granting emperor penguins protected status at latest Antarctic Treaty Consultative Meeting The latest Antarctic…

Krill drifting underwater in the St. Lawrence estuary in Canada

Mismanagement of Antarctic krill fishery putting whales at risk, says WWF

ByVictoria HeathMar 2, 2026

WWF objects to MSC certification of Antarctic krill fishery and urges establishment of network of Marine Protected Area in Southern…

Scientists reveal our best and worst-case scenarios for a warming Antarctica

Scientists reveal our best and worst-case scenarios for a warming Antarctica

ByVictoria HeathFeb 23, 2026

New study shows choices we make in next decade will determine Antarctica’s climate and environmental fate for centuries The climate…

Halley VI Research Center

Applications open for jobs in Antarctica with BGS

ByVictoria HeathJan 21, 2026

Escape the January blues and apply for an opportunity of a lifetime in Antarctica this year This year, why not…

Bouvet island

Phenomena: the mystery of Bouvet Island

ByGrace GourlayOct 27, 2025

The lifeboat at the world’s end – an icy, unhabitated island only few have seen Far out in the subantarctic, well…

Antarctic sea ice reaches its third-lowest winter maximum on record

Antarctic sea ice reaches its third-lowest winter maximum on record

ByVictoria HeathOct 10, 2025

Latest report shows Antarctic sea ice has dropped in coverage – a significant deviation from long-term averages Antarctica. It’s the…

Antarctic landscape with mosses in the foreground

Geo explainer: Why is Antarctica turning green?

ByVictoria HeathAug 11, 2025

Discover why the planet’s coldest, icy continent has begun to turn green – and how climate change is playing a role…

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