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Inside the antarctic expedition that made Shackleton and Scott famous – and paved the way to the South Pole

In August 1901 Robert Scott, Ernest Shackleton and more than 40 other men set sail to Antarctica for the first time. On their newly built ship, the Discovery, neither Scott nor Shackleton knew what to expect, nor whether they would come back alive. It was on this journey, the 1901…

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Australia removed rats, mice and rabbits from Macquarie Island after nearly 200 years, and seabirds and native vegetation are now recovering

Macquarie Island, a windswept strip of land halfway between Australia and Antarctica, spent nearly two centuries under siege from animals that were never meant to be there. Sealers and whalers introduced cats, rats, rabbits and mice to the island in the nineteenth century, and those species went on to devastate…

The Times of India

Antarctica is covered in ice, yet its dry desert climate makes fire so dangerous that the US maintains a full-time professional fire department

Antarctica holds roughly 75 per cent of the planet's fresh water, locked away as ice, yet the continent is technically classified as a desert, and that combination makes fire one of the most serious hazards facing the people who live and work there. The United States maintains the only full-time…

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‘Very rare’ rescue as flight crew braves complete darkness in Antarctica to save American

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These nearly 125-year-old photographs are made of glass. They still survived 960 miles in Antarctica

Imagine not only walking 960 miles / 1540 km in Antarctica – but doing it carrying a camera and glass plate photos

Digital Camera World

Nazis and Happy Feet collide in Penguin Colony, a psychological horror game set at the world’s end

Explore Antarctica as a flightless bird – and dodge some earthly monsters – in this surreal adaptation of HP Lovecraft

The Guardian - UK

Antarctica is hiding a desert so dry it has changed little for millions of years: NASA says its landscape resembles Mars

Within Antarctica lies the McMurdo Dry Valleys, a strikingly desolate territory devoid of ice. The region's relentless winds and limited moisture create an extraordinary polar desert. This barren land closely mimics the surface of Mars, making it a focal point for planetary exploration. Resilient microorganisms thrive despite harsh conditions, offering…

The Times of India

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In 2006, scientists discovered giant Antarctic lakes 4 kilometres below surface that never froze despite brutal cold and could harbor ancient life

Giant Antarctic lakes discovered: Scientists discovered two giant lakes beneath Antarctica's ice sheet. These lakes are the second and third largest known subglacial bodies. Researchers believe these ancient lakes may harbor unique, untouched ecosystems. Heat from Earth's core and insulating ice prevent the water from freezing.

The Economic Times

Scientists uncover big clue as to how Antarctica's mysterious Blood Falls came to be

Brine that feeds the gruesome-looking Blood Falls in East Antarctica may have been emplaced when sea levels were higher than they are now, a new study says.

LiveScience

Western Australia’s humpback sightings fell 60%; days later, weakened Southern Ocean seabirds appeared thousands of kilometres away on the country’s east coast

Unusual whale and seabird sightings in the Southern Ocean suggest changing ocean conditions. Marine heat waves are affecting waters around Australia and Antarctica. These warming events disrupt food webs and push marine life off course. Limited monitoring hinders understanding of these significant ecosystem shifts. Better long-term data is urgently needed…

The Times of India

In 2016, countries came together to protect a huge part of Antarctica's ocean, creating the world's largest marine reserve

The Ross Sea Marine Protected Area became a global conservation milestone after years of negotiation. This vast Antarctic reserve was established by the CCAMLR member states in 2016. It protects a significant marine ecosystem supporting diverse wildlife and vital phytoplankton blooms. Scientific study of climate change impacts is also a…

The Times of India

While the Northern Hemisphere endured summer heat, Antarctica's Concordia Station fell to minus 119.4°F, its coldest reading in 16 years

Antarctica's Concordia Research Station recorded its coldest temperature in sixteen years on July eighteenth. This extreme cold was caused by polar winter and high elevation conditions. The station sits atop the East Antarctic Plateau, far from ocean influences. Meteorologists attribute the deep freeze to a persistent high-pressure system. Such measurements…

The Times of India

Why Cattle Egrets Follow Buffalo and What Their Symbiosis Reveals About Animal Foraging

The Numbers Behind the WalkA cattle egret foraging alone catches roughly one prey item per minute. Walking behind a large mammal, a buffalo, a cow, an elephant, that number jumps to 3.6 prey items per minute. The figure comes from a 1965 field study by H. Heatwole published in The…

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In 1997, a mysterious ocean sound called the 'Bloop' sparked sea monster and lost underwater city theories. The truth came from Antarctica

Scientists detected a powerful underwater sound called the Bloop in 1997. This mysterious noise traveled thousands of miles, sparking speculation about sea creatures. Researchers later identified massive icequakes in Antarctica as the likely source. These powerful ice fractures released tremendous energy into the ocean. The Bloop's origin proved to be…

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Parliamentary panel recommends 'polar ambassador' to strengthen India's Arctic strategy

A parliamentary panel suggests India appoint a polar ambassador. This position will enhance India's foreign policy and polar diplomacy efforts. The committee noted the strategic importance of polar regions for India. India currently operates two research stations in Antarctica. Expediting a new Maitri station is also recommended by the panel.

LiveScience

Antarctica just experienced minus 119 F, Earth's coldest temperature since 2012 — here's why

Too hot? Head to the Concordia research station in Antarctica, where "astronauts of ice" just experienced near-record-breaking cold.

The Times of India

A 17-year-old student proposed a hybrid nuclear energy system that could reduce an Antarctic base's carbon emissions by 3,254 tons annually

A young Chilean student has proposed an innovative energy system for Antarctica. This concept combines renewable sources with a nuclear microreactor for reliable power. The system aims to significantly reduce diesel fuel dependence and carbon emissions. It offers a potential solution for powering remote research stations in extreme conditions. This…

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Satellite spots a 'hummingbird' in Antarctica | Space photo of the day for July 23, 2026

A hummingbird shape in satellite data from NISAR is actually a mountaintop spotted in Antarctica.

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The Economic Times

In 1977, a Saudi prince flew a two-ton iceberg to landlocked Iowa to convince 200 scientists from 18 nations that Antarctic ice could be towed to Arabia

In 1977, a Saudi prince proposed towing icebergs from Antarctica to the Arabian Peninsula. A two-ton iceberg was transported to Iowa State University to demonstrate this concept. Scientists gathered for a conference to discuss the feasibility of this ambitious water solution. Ocean currents, melting rates, and construction costs prevented the…

The Economic Times

NASA's NISAR satellite Antarctica image captures a giant bird-like shape hidden in East Antarctica's ice; here's what the colourful radar view means

The joint India-US NISAR satellite has released radar data that captured a striking image of East Antarctica's frozen landscape. The satellite's L-band radar provided detailed insights into ice movement. According to NASA, the colours show differences in the way polarized microwave signals, which vibrate in different directions, interact with and…

The Conversation

‘I can’t work in the farce of climate change cruise tourism anymore’: why Antarctic guides quit their dream jobs

“You’d see massive glacier calvings, and you’d just want to cry. But all the guests would be cheering. And you’d be like … ‘can you not put two and two together?’”

The Times of India

Scientists discovered an underwater city of 60-million fish nests beneath Antarctica's ice shelf

Hidden beneath hundreds of metres of Antarctic ice lies one of the planet's most extraordinary wildlife spectacles. After drilling through the Filchner Ice Shelf, scientists deployed an autonomous underwater robot into the dark waters below, where it revealed what can only be described as an underwater city, a sprawling breeding…

The Times of India

Sea Shepherd chased Japan’s whaling fleet across Antarctica for years, but the activists ultimately lost the battle

For decades, the icy waters of Antarctica became the stage for one of the world's most high-profile environmental confrontations. On one side was Sea Shepherd Conservation Society, whose activists chased, blocked and attempted to disrupt Japanese whaling vessels in a bid to stop the annual hunts. On the other was…

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Australia 'at risk' without greater polar focus

The Australian Strategic Policy Institute has examined potential risks faced by Australia if it doesn't increase its focus on Antarctica and the Arctic.

The Times of India

Scientists drilled through 523 meters of Antarctic ice and recovered a record-breaking core preserving up to 23 million years of Earth's climate history

Scientists recovered a sediment core from beneath West Antarctica's ice. This core preserves millions of years of ice sheet history and past environmental changes. Researchers will analyze marine microfossils and sediment layers for clues about past temperatures. The findings will help predict Antarctica's reaction to future climate change. This research…

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