"The severity of the sea ice decline is a substantial concern." Scientists make puzzling find while examining recent ...

More often than not, they unfold in sharp steps. Right now, Antarctica's climate and ecosystems are experiencing disturbing changes. A recent study has revealed that warmer water in the ocean is ...

Over time, Antarctica may evolve from a cold desert reminiscent of the Martian landscape to an ecosystem akin to Arctic ...

Scientists investigating the frozen Lake Enigma in Antarctica discovered an ecosystem teeming with strange microbial communities. Antarctica's Lake Enigma certainly lives up to its name.

Antarctica, the world’s most remote ... and it poses a serious threat to marine ecosystems, particularly in the cold, understudied waters of the Southern Ocean. Beyond being a home for microbes ...

Carbon emissions from cruise ships are also a problem. The average tourist trip to Antarctica results in 5.44 tonnes of CO2 ...

From creatures that thrive in the frigid waters to those that navigate the icy landscape, Antarctica’s wildlife plays a crucial role in the ecosystem. In this article, we’ll explore seven ...

"It's exciting to see A23a on the move again after periods of being stuck," oceanographer Andrew Meijers said.

One year ago, British Antarctic Survey researchers observed A23a while studying polar ecosystems in the Weddell Sea for the BIOPOLE project. From the RRS Sir David Attenborough research vessel ...

Chile's president visited Antarctica, an attempt to draw attention to the renewed great power competition playing out on the ...