The Latest Breaking News from Antarctica

Giant ‘megaraptor’ dinosaur species discovered in Australia

New study offers evidence of prehistoric animal movement between Australia and South America via Antarctica

The Independent UK · Feb 20, 2025

Lake Vostok: The 15 million-year-old lake buried miles beneath Antarctica's ice

Buried several miles beneath East Antarctica's ice, Lake Vostok is one of the largest freshwater lakes on Earth, rivaling Lake Ontario in terms of size and volume.

LiveScience · Feb 14, 2025

This is Australia’s only icebreaker. Here’s why experts say we need another

Australia’s Antarctic territory represents the largest sliver of the ice continent. For decades, Australian scientists have headed to one of our three bases – Mawson, Davis and Casey – as well as the base on sub-Antarctic Macquarie Island, to research everything from ecology to climate science.

The Conversation · Feb 13, 2025

Ancient duck-like creature discovered in Antarctica may be the oldest modern bird ever discovered

A new and nearly complete skull of Vegavis iaai discovered in Antarctica suggests that modern birds originated before the end-Cretaceous mass extinction.

LiveScience · Feb 5, 2025

'It was so simple': How Antarctica's missing meteorites were discovered using a block of ice, a freezer and a lamp

"What if the iron stones were warming up to the point where they would actually melt the glacial ice beneath them and sink into it, perhaps even descending far enough so as to be hidden below the surface?"

LiveScience · Feb 5, 2025

Pete Wilkinson obituary

Environmental campaigner and first director of Greenpeace UK who was responsible for the 50-year moratorium on mining in Antarctica

The Guardian - UK · Jan 27, 2025

Partial solar eclipse September 2025: Everything you need to know about the 'equinox' solar eclipse

Some remote regions will experience a partial solar eclipse on Sunday, Sept. 21, 2025. The best places to see it will be in Antarctica and New Zealand.

Space · Jan 26, 2025

'What happens in Scotland impacts Antarctica': New podcast explores Scottish climate

THIS week an exciting new podcast launched in Edinburgh, highlighting the work of Scotland’s scientists and researchers...

The National (Scotland) · Jan 24, 2025

World's Biggest Iceberg With 'Game Of Thrones Style Wall Of Ice' Could Crash Into Island

The size of Rhode Island, the iceberg is heading toward South Georgia Island off Antarctica, jeopardizing the penguins and seals who call it home.

International Business Times · Jan 24, 2025

“This Was Insane!”: Ballerina Goes Viral After “Career-Ending” Dance On Bow Of Ship In Icy Waters

"This made me so scared and uncomfortable" The post “This Was Insane!”: Ballerina Goes Viral After “Career-Ending” Dance On Bow Of Ship In Icy Waters first appeared on Bored Panda.

Bored Panda · Jan 23, 2025