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NASA high-altitude balloon breaks agency flight record

NASA's GUSTO mission, which launched from Antarctica on Dec. 31, set a new agency record for a heavy-lift, long-duration scientific balloon flight.

Space

A moment that changed me: I went skinny-dipping in Antarctica – and realised I could survive anything

Stalking was making my life at McMurdo Station a misery. In the ice-covered sea, I discovered how much the world still had to give

The Guardian - UK

Can Antarctica serve as a model for international cooperation on the moon?

Multiple nations are targeting the moon as an off-Earth destination for long-term human presence. What can they learn from the international research endeavors underway in Antarctica?

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'Very Worried': Scientists Fret As Antarctic Sea Ice Dwindles

Sea ice levels in Antarctica have registered historic lows for three consecutive years, portending grave consequences for life on Earth as we know it.

International Business Times

'2023 just blew everything off the charts': Antarctic sea ice hits troubling low for third consecutive year

Sea ice extent in Antarctica is vital for keeping ice on the continent and sea levels low. But its dwindling extent could mean the continent has shifted to a new regime, with global ramifications.

LiveScience

El Niño kickstarted the melting of Antarctica's 'Doomsday Glacier' 80 years ago, new study reveals

Rapid melting of the Thwaites Glacier in west Antarctica began in the 1940s following an unusually hot El Niño fluctuation, ice cores have revealed.

LiveScience

Bird flu reaches mainland Antarctica for first time, scientists say

A deadly type of bird flu has been confirmed on the mainland of Antarctica for the first time, scientists said, a potential risk for the southern region’s huge penguin colonies.

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‘Challenge of a lifetime’: UK charity seeks applicants for jobs in Antarctica

No flush toilets or running water are on offer, but perks include breathtaking landscapes, whales and lots of penguins

The Guardian - UK

Astronomers spot white dwarf star with metallic ‘scar’

Patch on Earth-sized remnant of star covers larger fraction of pole than equivalent of Antarctica on Earth

The Guardian - UK

Antarctica sea ice reaches alarming low for third year in a row

The extent of ice floating around the continent has contracted to below 2m sq km for three years in a row, indicating an ‘abrupt critical transition’

The Guardian - AU

Mysterious 'ice ship' discovered in Antarctica sparks online speculation frenzy

Discover the intriguing tale of the 'ice ship' found on Google Earth in Antarctica by YouTuber MrMBB333 - a potential natural formation sparking curiosity.

Top News

Mysterious 'ice ship' discovered off Antarctica sparks online speculation

Discover the intriguing story of a 400 ft ice ship found on Google Earth in Antarctica. Is it a vessel or just a chunk of ice? Dive into the mystery!

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The 10 strangest places heavy metal bands have performed

From Metallica in Antarctica to Chino Moreno in a volcano, these are the most bizarre places metal musicians have bashed out some notes

Metal Hammer

Experience: I sort the post in Antarctica

I have the nicest commute. I pass seals on an iceberg and penguins

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Antarctica's past — and future — melt

The West Antarctic Ice Sheet once shrank by 450 meters. Climate change is repeating history

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Submersible goes missing while exploring Antarctic's 'Doomsday Glacier,' concerns arise

A submersible called Ran, used for exploring the Thwaites Glacier in Antarctica, has gone missing, raising concerns in the scientific community.

AAP

Drones being used to protect Antarctic biodiversity

Scientists are surveying remote areas of Antarctica with drones, hoping to protect plants and animals in the fragile ecosystems in the face of climate change.

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“It’s Life-changing”: World’s Most Remote Post Office Is Hiring 4 Postmasters

Every year four lucky applicants get an opportunity to work at the most remote post office in the world - a job that includes penguin counting! The post “It’s Life-changing”: World’s Most Remote Post Office Is Hiring 4 Postmasters first appeared on Bored Panda.

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Scientists Study Levels Of Toxic Mercury In Antarctic Seals, Whales

A gunshot interrupts the peaceful sleep of a leopard seal, lying nonchalantly on a small piece of ice floating in the shadow of an Antarctic glacier.

The Guardian - UK

How do you stop a glacier from melting? Simple – put up an underwater curtain

A 100km-long curtain moored to the Amundsen Sea bed in Antarctica could prevent catastrophic flooding elsewhere, say scientists

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Uncrewed underwater vehicle lost exploring Thwaites Glacier, detrimental to research

Explore the mystery of the missing underwater vehicle, Ran, beneath Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier. Its loss hampers research on potential sea-level rise.

The Guardian - AU

New emperor penguin colonies discovered in Antarctica after guano spotted from space

Emperor penguins are the largest but least prevalent Antarctic penguin species, with scientists estimating a total population of about 600,000

The Guardian - UK

Labour MP stirred by disappearing Antarctic ice and her father’s legacy

Anna McMorrin says Labour ‘absolutely determined’ on net zero after visiting Antarctica and finding report by her father, a polar researcher

The Guardian - AU

Australia not prepared for how Antarctic ice changes will hit economy, scientist warns

Exclusive: Prof Matt King says accelerated melting could transform country and affect viability of some agricultural industries

Advnture

Australian woman runs record-breaking 1,300km Antarctica ultramarathon

Donna Urquhart takes 26 days to break the endurance record in some of the harshest conditions on Earth

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