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“We were kind of forced to come up with asolution for playing a show in Antarctica where we couldn’t have speakers”: Why did the world’s biggest metal band switch to amp modelers?

Metallica officially said goodbye to quote/unquote real amps after an epiphany at the South Pole. James Hetfield’s tech, Chad Zaemisch, explains how it was Fractal all the way after their day on the ice

Guitar World · Dec 22, 2025

In Antarctica, photos show a remote area teeming with life amid growing risks from climate change

Antarctica, one of the most remote places on Earth, teems with life

The Independent UK · Dec 20, 2025

Charles Leclerc details "very special" Antarctica trip ahead of 2026 F1 prep

Charles Leclerc has detailed his upcoming trip to Antarctica with his fiancée, Alexandra Saint Mleux

Motorsport · Dec 15, 2025

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King sends post box to British scientists working in Antarctica in time for Christmas

King Charles sent a post box to scientists working at a remote Antarctic research station.

The Independent UK · Dec 14, 2025

Special delivery: how a Royal Mail postbox ended up in Antarctica

A letter to the king has added a royal flourish to life at Rothera Research Station, where mail remains a vital link to the world

The Guardian - UK · Dec 13, 2025

Hundreds of iceberg earthquakes detected at the crumbling end of Antarctica’s Doomsday Glacier

Glacial earthquakes are a special type of earthquake generated in cold, icy regions. First discovered in the northern hemisphere more than 20 years ago, these quakes occur when huge chunks of ice fall from glaciers into the sea.

The Conversation · Dec 11, 2025

Antarctica, New Zealand and Indonesia Named Among 'Safest Places' If Putin Triggers a War Across Europe

A new global safety analysis names Antarctica, New Zealand and Indonesia among the safest regions if a major European war involving Russia breaks out, citing isolation, neutrality and geographic barriers.

International Business Times UK · Dec 11, 2025

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What our missing ocean float revealed about Antarctica’s melting glaciers

Sometimes, we get lucky in science. In this case, an oceanographic float we deployed to do one job ended up drifting away and doing something else entirely.

The Conversation · Dec 5, 2025

Vogue Williams shares emotional update after husband Spencer Matthews' 'tough' challenge

Williams, 40, and Matthews, 37, faced split speculation earlier this month after seven years of marriage

Evening Standard · Dec 5, 2025

Storms in the Southern Ocean are producing more rain – and the consequences could be global

If you ever find yourself on Macquarie Island – a narrow, wind-lashed ridge halfway between Tasmania and Antarctica – the first thing you’ll notice is the wildlife. Elephant seals sprawl across dark beaches. King penguins march up mossy slopes. Albatrosses circle over vast, treeless uplands.

The Conversation · Dec 4, 2025

Putin Says Russia Ready for War With Europe: Experts Name Nations Most Likely to Survive WW3

Global tensions rise as Vladimir Putin declares Russia ready for war. Experts identify the safest remote nations, from Antarctica to New Zealand, to survive World War III.

International Business Times UK · Dec 4, 2025

Temperatures in a patch of Antarctic moss can vary as much as an entire mountain range

If you were to wander along the parts of Antarctica that are ice-free, you might be surprised to see something soft and luxurious growing right at your feet: deep green carpets of moss that look like draped green velvet nestled between rocks.

The Conversation · Dec 1, 2025

Nothing Prepares You For The Scale And Beauty Of Antarctica: My Adventure Of A Lifetime

I reached my seventh continent, Antarctica, a land so untouched and wild it takes your breath away.

Bored Panda · Nov 27, 2025

Sea level doesn’t rise at the same rate everywhere – we mapped where Antarctica’s ice melt would have the biggest impact

When polar ice sheets melt, the effects ripple across the world. The melting ice raises average global sea level, alters ocean currents and affects temperatures in places far from the poles.

The Conversation · Nov 25, 2025

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The Independent UK · Nov 20, 2025

She plays 'Amazing Grace' in the most remote practice room on Earth

Natalie Paine, a French horn player in New Zealand’s navy, has been stationed in Antarctica on a military posting since October

The Independent UK · Nov 13, 2025

Protecting one small species is a giant opportunity to safeguard our planet

COMMENT: The wildlife of Antarctica is supported by one of the smallest, but most significant species found anywhere on the planet, Antarctic Krill, writes Monica Medina

LiveScience · Nov 4, 2025

6 million-year-old ice discovered in Antarctica shatters records — and there's ancient air trapped inside

Researchers have found 6 million-year-old ice in the Allan Hills region of Antarctica and say the oldest-of-its-kind sample offers an unprecedented view into Earth's ancient climate.

The Guardian - UK · Oct 26, 2025

Russia arrests Ukrainian biologist for backing curbs on Antarctic krill fishing

‘Trumped-up’ charges spark diplomatic row as scientists express fears for health of 70-year-old Leonid Pshenichnov

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The Conversation · Oct 23, 2025

A history of the dukes of York

From New York City to Duke of York Island in Antarctica, the Dukedom of York has a wider cultural resonance than you might immediately realise.

Euronews · Oct 22, 2025

Mosquitos found in Iceland for the first time following record-breaking temperatures

After the species was identified near Iceland’s capital, Antarctica remains the world’s only mosquito-free haven.

Evening Standard · Oct 19, 2025

Is this cruise through Antarctica, Falklands, and South Georgia the most iconic trip a Briton can take?

Mark Stratton takes in icebergs, orcas and union jacks on this thrilling cruise

Space · Oct 8, 2025

Near-Earth asteroid zooms past Antarctica | Space photo of the day for Oct. 8, 2025

A newly discovered asteroid, 2025 TF, skimmed past Earth closer than many satellites and was photographed by the Catalina Sky Survey and ESA's planetary defense programs.

LiveScience · Oct 6, 2025

Shackleton's infamous ship 'Endurance clearly had several structural deficiencies,' new analysis reveals

Ernest Shackleton's ship, the Endurance, infamously sank in Antarctica — and now a new study finds that it had known flaws.

LiveScience · Oct 6, 2025

Sneaky asteroid zooms past Antarctica closer than a satellite — and astronomers didn't catch it until hours after

A small, giraffe-size asteroid called 2025 TF came closer to Earth than some satellites on Wednesday (Oct. 1), stunning astronomers who first spotted it hours later.

International Business Times · Sep 30, 2025

Antarctic Sea Ice Hits Its Third-lowest Winter Peak On Record

Antarctica's winter sea ice has hit its third-lowest peak in nearly half a century of satellite monitoring, researchers said Tuesday, highlighting the growing influence of climate change on the planet's southern pole.

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