antarctica

European scientists spent 4 year drilling in remote site in Antarctica to get to Earth's oldest ice

The ice core provides unprecedented insights into climate conditions more than 800,000 years ago.

Study warns of a "ticking time bomb" under West Antarctic Ice Sheet as ice reveals 100+ volcanoes

Researchers found 100+ volcanoes beneath Antarctic ice along the active West Antarctic Rift System, dating back to the dinosaur age.

Antarctica now has about 2,000 football fields more of vegetation

From 1986 to 2021, moss-covered areas on the Antarctic Peninsula expanded from less than one square kilometer to nearly 12 square kilometers.

Flat Earth YouTuber admits mistake after trip to Antarctica

Campanella participated in "The Final Experiment," an expedition conceived by Will Duffy, a pastor from Colorado, aiming to end the long-standing disputes about the shape of the planet.

“Pine Island Amber”: Scientists discover world's southernmost amber in antarctica, revealing forest

Around 90 million years ago, climatic conditions in Antarctica were suitable for resin-producing trees, allowing them to grow and survive.

Emperor penguin found 3,500 km from Antarctica on an Australian tourist beach

This is the first recorded sighting of an emperor penguin in Australia, experts say.

Wreck of famed Shackleton’s last expedition ship ‘Quest’ found underwater off Canada’s coast

The wreck of Sir Ernest Shackleton's last ship, Quest, was found off Canada's coast, 62 years after it vanished, using sonar scans by the Royal Canadian Geographical Society.

29/06/2024

Bird flu found on mainland Antarctica for first time ever

Scientists have warned that the impact of the bird flu on Antarctic wildlife could be "immense."

27/02/2024

Bird flu found in penguin species sparks fear of spread to Antarctica

Researchers found about 35 penguins dead in the Falkland Islands on Jan. 19.

By REUTERS
30/01/2024
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