The Latest Breaking News from Antarctica

Teams face months in Antarctica on mission to save base from climate change

UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) is in year two of its three year mission to conserve Britain’s first permanent scientific base there.

Evening Standard · 15h ago

Race against time to save British base on an Antarctic island full of penguins

UK Antarctic Heritage Trust (UKAHT) is in year two of its three year mission to conserve Britain’s first permanent scientific base

The Independent UK · 15h ago

Physics Nobel highlights Antarctica’s role in exploring the cosmos

When Belgian American particle physicist Francis Halzen was awarded the 2026 Nobel Prize in physics “for decisive contributions to the IceCube Neutrino Observatory and the discovery of high-energy neutrinos of astrophysical origin,” it was a reminder that for more than a century, scientists have treated Antarctica’s environments as windows onto…

The Conversation · Oct 12

Nobel prize in physics goes to Francis Halzen for south pole work on neutrinos

Belgian physicist praised for work on the IceCube detector that observes the ghost-like particles in Antarctica

The Guardian - UK · Oct 6

Life at the Edge of the Climate

A satellite connection can carry a message across a desert in seconds. It cannot bring water to a household or make a mountain road easier to travel. Technology has changed our experience of distance, but geography still helps determine the choices available to us, the work we do, the people…

inkl · Oct 5

Antarctica’s ice briefly increased after heavy snowfall: Why scientists remain concerned

Antarctica gained a significant amount of ice between 2021 and 2023 as unusually heavy snowfall added more mass than glaciers were losing in some areas. Scientists say the increase was driven by unusual atmospheric patterns and moisture-rich weather systems, but warn that the effect is temporary. New research suggests snowfall…

The Economic Times · Oct 5

Auroras, penguins: life at an Antarctic outpost

The Australian Antarctic Program has put a call out for applicants for a host of roles at remote research station outposts.

AAP · Sep 30

Since 2014, 49,520 registered volunteers have classified penguins, chicks, and eggs in Antarctic photos; more than 6 million classifications helped build a colony dataset

The Penguin Watch initiative witnessed enthusiastic participation from citizen scientists who contributed to penguin counting efforts in Antarctica. By scrutinizing vast amounts of imagery, volunteers played a critical role in helping researchers obtain essential data regarding penguin populations and their reaction to ecological threats. This unique blend of public engagement…

The Economic Times · Sep 30

Antarctica’s ice loss is locked in, and extra snowfall won’t save it – that’s bad news for low-lying coastal areas elsewhere

Sea-level rise is one of the most visible signs of climate change, one that is threatening low-lying coastal communities around the world. Today, about 1 billion people live in coastal areas; about 100 million live within 1 meter (3.3 feet) of sea level, highly exposed to coastal flooding.

The Conversation · Sep 30

Antarctic winter sea ice falls to third-lowest level on record as scientists warn of ‘now problem’

Coverage levels fall a million square kilometres short of the long-term average, with global heating likely driving losses

The Guardian - AU · Sep 30