The Latest Breaking News from Antarctica

New team deployed to Antarctica to save historic UK base from climate crisis

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The Independent UK · Oct 13

Australia has just 12,000 sea lions left – and ‘carnage’ may await them as bird flu takes hold, scientists warn

Virus has already caused catastrophic losses in seals in South America and sub-Antarctica, particularly among pups

The Guardian - AU · Aug 24

These are the world’s most expensive holiday destinations to visit in 2026

From Antarctica to the Maldives, these bucket list holiday hotspots will set you back a pretty penny.

Euronews · Jun 29

Lasershow in Antarctica

Antarctica. Snow, ice, penguins, polar explorers, and lasers… Wait, what? Laser welding and laser engraving machine were sent in freezing conditions to help workers of the Bellingshausen science station, and for that equipment was modified. These laser machines are the first of that type shipped to Antarctica.

inkl · Jun 25, 2025

Hidden water study raises Antarctic melting alarm

The rate of ice melting in Antarctica could be underestimated by current scientific models, according to research examining the role of subglacial water flows.

AAP · Apr 9, 2025

Antarctic bases are hotbeds of stress and violence. Space stations could face the same challenges

Earlier this week, reports emerged that a scientist at South Africa’s SANAE IV Antarctic research base had accused a colleague of physical assault.

The Conversation · Mar 20, 2025

Giant deep-sea spider spotted crawling on ocean floor near Antarctica

Researchers suspect species grows so large partly due to cold temperatures of their environment

The Independent UK · Mar 20, 2025

Computer simulations show nightmare Atlantic current shutdown less likely this century

A new study reassures people that the nightmare disaster movie scenario of Atlantic Ocean currents collapsing, with weather running amok putting Europe in a deep freeze, looks unlikely this century thanks to a rescue from around Antarctica

The Independent UK · Feb 26, 2025

Earth from space: High winds paint puzzling ice streaks across the sea in Antarctica

A 2021 satellite photo captured rare, wispy streaks of ice stretching across an ocean channel separating the Ronne Ice Shelf and a patch of multi-year sea ice in Antarctica.

LiveScience · Aug 13, 2024

Global Temperatures Soar, Breaking Records Worldwide

Global temperatures soar to record highs due to human-induced climate change and Antarctica's warmer winter, prompting urgent action to combat climate crisis.

Top News · Jul 24, 2024