antarctica

Polar bear dies due to bird flu for first time

It's likely the polar bear was infected after scavenging dead birds, according to local officials.

Scientists warn bird flu likely to spread further in Antarctica

In October, the first ever recorded case of bird flu in the Antarctic region was detected in brown skua birds.

24/12/2023

We have somewhere to aspire: The secret to penguin alertness

A recent study uncovers the unusual sleeping habits of penguins, emphasizing we still have much to learn.

By INBAR NAAMAN / MAARIV
04/12/2023

Two women marine biologists from the University of Haifa raise the Israeli flag in Antarctica 

They explained Israel’s side of the war against Hamas to colleagues from around the world.

Penguins at risk? Bird flu hits Antarctic region for first time

Scientists have expressed concerns that the outbreak could spread to Antarctica and devastate penguin and seal populations.

24/10/2023

New sea creature discovered by scientists in the Antarctic

It looks like something out of a sci-fi film but the research team insist that it is one of many of this strange type of underwater life.

No quick fix to reverse Antarctic sea ice loss as warming intensifies - scientists

This year's sea ice minimum is 20% lower than the average over the last 40 years, equivalent to a sea ice loss nearly 10 times the area of New Zealand.

By REUTERS
08/08/2023

Are there still pieces of land unclaimed by any country?

Unclaimed pieces of land known as Terra Nullius still exist around the globe.

By WALLA!
06/08/2023

Antarctic pyramid-shaped structure under ice sheets sparks curiosity

Theorists can spin this discovery as anything they want, though expert geologists believe it is just a mountain.

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