Antarctic
Polar Forests? Yes, Discovery of Amber Proves Antarctica Once Had Them
Modern Antarctica is a frozen desert, largely devoid of...
Antarctica 2024-5: Solo, Unsupported Crossings Have Begun
Most of this year's expeditions are still waiting to...
Way Off Course: Emperor Penguin Swims to Australia
Beachgoers in Denmark, Australia, were shocked to see a...
Shackleton’s Shipwreck Seen in Extraordinary 3D Detail
In 2022, Ernest Shackleton’s ship, the Endurance, was discovered...
Clean up that Doo, Fidlet! Linguist Untangles Antarctic Slang and Society
Hey Antarctic newbie, are you a "fingee" or a...
Rogue Waves Are Getting More Frequent. Here’s Why
It's an oft-quoted fact that we know less about...
New Interactive Map of Antarctica Released
The British Antarctic Survey (BAS) has released an interactive...
What’s Forming This Giant Hole in the Antarctic Sea Ice? Scientists Finally Know
Every now and then for the last 50 years,...
Belly Flop! Watch Penguin Chicks Plunge, Plummet, and Plop off Huge Ice Cliffs
Nobody knew why some six-month-old emperor penguin chicks routinely...
Is It Curtains For the World’s Largest Glacier? What About Curtains Around It, Instead?
For some years now, scientists have warned climate change...
Weekend Warm-Up: Restored Footage Shows Shackleton’s Ship in its Icy Death Throes
Is it just me, or is it physically possible...
Iran Claims Property Rights in Antarctica, Boasts Military Plans
In a televised broadcast last fall, Iran’s naval commander...
Four New Emperor Penguin Colonies Found in Antarctica
Scientists from the British Antarctic Survey (BAS) have discovered...
On the New Antarctic Speed Record: An Interview with Vincent Colliard
On Jan. 11, Vincent Colliard broke the Hercules Inlet...
Antarctica: Last Few Skiers Rush to Reach the Pole
The Antarctic expedition season has mostly wrapped up after...
Climbers Target Mt. Sidley, Antarctica’s Highest Volcano
While teams line up on Vinson to tick off...
Antarctica: Colliard Nears Pole, Omar Di Felice Aborts
This week in Antarctica, Omar Di Felice aborts his...
Antarctica: Colliard On Track For Speed Record
Vincent Colliard needs only nine (very) big days to...
Antarctica 2023-4: Cox Aborts, O’Brady Restarts After Crevasse Drama
It has been a dramatic week in Antarctica. Colin...
